Gialon conquers JGFP Davao tourney

Aldrien Gialon fired a closing three-over-par 75 to capture the premier boys' 15-18 age-group division in the 2023 JGFP Davao Championships at the Apo Golf and Country Club in Davao City Sunday.

Gialon, the 16-year-old younger brother of touring pro Zanieboy, finished 36 holes on 5-over 149 for a four-shot victory over Apo stablemates Rolly Wacan and Rex Zaragosa.

Wacan shot a 73 while Zaragosa carded a 77.

In the girls' 15-18, Althea Paige Gaccion edged Velinda Castil via countback to pocket the crown. Gaccion and Castil tied for first place on 157 after an 83 and 82, respectively.

Cody John Langamin bagged the boys' 13-14 with a two-day total of 158 following a closing 77. Kristoffer Nadales came in second on 163 after an 81 while Alexis Gabriel Nailga settled for third on 169 after an 86.

In the girls' 13-14, Zero Plete posted a runaway victory with 163 despite an 87. Julienne Mabale turned in a 107 for 215 and second spot while Annika Pasion took third on 258 following a 122.
The 19-21 special division was topped by Alexander Bisera on 149 following a 74 followed by Glen Lascuna on 162 after an 83.

The tournament, which served as part of JGFP's grassroots program, was backed by Gaisano Malls, John Gaisano, Dimdi Furniture and Appliance Centre, Soleil Cafe, and Islandwide Distribution Corporation.

The complete results:
19-21 Special Division — Alexander Bisera 149 (75-74), Glen Lascuna 162 (79-83), Miguel Fusilero 79, Jantu Rubiato 108, Kyle Divina Gracia 115
Boys' 15-18 — Aldrien Gialon 149 (74-75), Rolly Wacan 153 (80-73), Rex Zaragosa 153 (76-77), Ken Zonio 155 (76-79), John Bernis 157 (80-77), Xhylas Adrian Luzon 158 (78-80), Davei Boy Pook 158 (82-76), Adrian Bisera 159 (81-78), Nino Villasencio 161 (83-78), Zeus Sara 164 (78-86), Travis Cadungog 169 (86-83), Keith Axcel Pagalan 169 (87-82), Bryce Ian Lacida 174 (88-86), Gian Matt Bullecer 185 (89-96), Edgar Ibuyan III 193 (97-96), Josephous Gadingan 194 (94-100), Kenly Troy Wacan 195 (104-91), Alanis Intong 204 (100-104), Adrrie Michael Perez 215 (111-104), Antonio Benito Rabat 232 (115-117)
Girls' 15-18 — Althea Paige Gaccion 157 (74-83), Velinda Castil 157 (75-82), Liana Pondias 167 (81-86), Princess Mae Babia 176 (94-82), Anci Galicia 179 (83-96), Crista Therese Minoza 187 (98-89), Aisha Fanlo 200 (93-107), Bethena Don Bulado 217 (116-101), Margaux Mabale 229 (116-113)
Boys' 13-14 — Cody John Langamin 158 (81-77), Kristoffer Nadales 163 (82
-81), Alexis Gabriel Nailga 169 (83-86), Clement Ordeneza 170 (87-83), Vince Naranjo 183 (97-86), Gabriel Rosal 185 (90-95), Felix Saludar 198 (99-99), Jon Joakim Ortega 199 (101-98), AJ Wacan 202 (100-102), Akio Kristoffer Lee 210 (109-101), Khaeden Henry Redillas 212 (110-102), Kirt Wacan 222 (108-114), Marco Santino Rabat 248 (132-116), Javier Santos 258 (127-131)
Girls' 13-14 – Zero Plete 163 (76-87), Julienne Mabale 215 (108-107), Annika Pasion 246 (125-121), Mikela Venice Guillermo 258 (132-122)