SUPERKIT top honcho Johnnie Wang is shown with junior golfer Penelope Sy. PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF JGFP
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Superkit Junior Golf Tour sets launch

DT

Get ready for a new wave of junior golf champions. The Superkit Junior Elite Golf Tour is officially launching this July, promising not just trophies, but a future for Philippine junior golfers.

Organized by Famous Sports Equipments (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. with support from the Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP), the tour aims to provide young golfers from all over the country a bigger stage to sharpen their skills and prepare for the international arena. The event is supported by Islandwide Distribution Corporation.

“This isn’t just another tournament series. It’s a platform to build the next generation of Philippine golf stars,” said JGFP president Oliver Gan.

More than a tournament, it’s a journey

The series features six legs in top golf courses across Luzon, starting at Vineyard on 19 July and culminating with the Superkit Junior Elite Golf Tour Final in December. Then in January 2026, the best of the best will represent the country in the Superkit International Junior Elite Championship in Shenzhen, China.

Players aged 5 to 18 will compete in divisions grouped by age, from beginner golfers to elite-level juniors on the cusp of international play.

Champions in the making

And this isn’t just about trophies — winners of each leg will automatically qualify for the grand finals, and champions of the Final will earn the right to represent the Philippines in China. On top of that, the international Grand Final offers big prizes: cash scholarships and Superkit product vouchers.

There’s also a merit points race throughout the season, with the top champion getting crowned as Superkit Brand Ambassador for 2026.

Not just golf — a whole experience

Each tournament day comes with opening ceremonies, a fun lunch program with a lucky draw, demo sessions, and novelty prizes like Superkit golf gear. Expect to see holes-in-one celebrated with flair and first-time competitors earning special trophies for completing their first-ever 18-hole event.

And yes — parents can watch, but they’ll need a spectator pass and must stick to the cart paths (no coaching!).

Building future pros

With world No. 5 amateur Rianne Malixi inspiring young golfers nationwide, the Superkit Junior Elite Golf Tour aims to be the next big stepping stone for future Philippine champions.

As Gan put it: “We’re not just building tournaments, we’re building dreams.”