07/01/2026
BLOCKBUSTER PRO EVENTS SET AT SUMMIT POINT, THE COUNTRY CLUB
Two prize-rich tournaments stacked with elite local and international talent will usher in what promises to be one of the most compelling seasons in Philippine golf history, as the Philippine Golf Tour and the Ladies PGT.
The PGT opens its season from Jan. 27-30 with its flagship event, the P6 million TCC Invitational, once again at The Country Club in Laguna. Held in honor of ICTSI founder Don Pocholo Razon – himself an avid golfer – the event has become synonymous with drama, depth and down-to-the-wire finishes.
Defending champion Gwon Minwook is expected to return after his stunning breakthrough win last year, where the 23-year-old Korean edged two-time champion Guido van der Valk in a sudden-death playoff right in his tournament debut.
Van der Valk, however, is back with unfinished business, still chasing a third TCC Invitational crown – a feat achieved only by Angelo Que and Juvic Pagunsan. Que himself looms as a central figure in the title hunt, riding the momentum of his first-ever Order of Merit crown last season, highlighted by victories in the opening two legs and a string of Top-5 finishes. A fourth TCC Invitational title would further cement his legacy.
As always, the chase is expected to be fierce. Keanu Jahns, the only three-leg winner last season including the Match Play Championship, leads a deep cast of contenders that includes Fidel Concepcion, Rupert Zaragosa, Reymon Jaraula, Clyde Mondilla and former champion Tony Lascuña.
The spotlight then shifts to the women as the Philippine Ladies Masters takes center stage from Feb. 4 to 6. The second edition of the $200,000, 54-hole tournament will once again attract a formidable international field, featuring standouts from the Thailand LPGA, Taiwan LPGA and Korean Dream Tour, alongside the LPGT’s top players and rising stars, and those from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Japan.
Defending champion Kim Kayoung of Korea is expected to return, but the locals are eager to protect home turf – especially with a key change in venue. This year’s tournament moves from The Country Club to the Summit Point Golf and Country Club in Lipa City, Batangas, adding a fresh strategic dimension and an extra layer of unpredictability.
Meanwhile, the PGT Qualifying School is set for March 24-27 at Splendido Taal Golf Club, followed immediately by the opening legs of both the PGT and LPGT regular seasons, also from March 24-27, at Riviera Golf and Country Club in Silang, Cavite.