SIZZLERS FROM JPGT YOUNG GUNS

DAVAO CITY , Philippines — The youngest guns rose to the occasion in the opening round of the ICTSI South Pacific Junior PGT Championship, including Denise Mendoza with her  electrifying performance in the 7-10 division.

The 10-year-old Cebuana turned what began as a tight contest into a personal showcase, coming through with a stunning six-birdie blitz from No. 10 at the South Pacific Golf and Residential Estates to sizzle with a 64.

Mendoza will enjoy a massive 23-stroke lead over Del Monte leg winner Soleil Molde heading into the final round of the 36-hole competition.

In the boys’ side, Jamie Barnes remained firmly on track for a third straight championship after clutch birdies to highlight a 71, giving him a commanding eight-shot cushion over Davao’s Miguel Revilleza.

Barnes’ own closing run – three birdies on the last three holes at the front – was enough to seize full control of the boys’ 7–10 category.

2025-07-09T16:31:51Z