Philippines jungolfers vie in Thailand

MANILA, Philippines — Eight of the top Filipino junior golfers in their categories will aim for the championship as they compete in the Chiangmai APJGA International scheduled Oct. 12 to 15 at The Royal Chiangmai Golf Resort in Thailand.

Geoffrey Tan, Nicole Gaisano-Gan and Aerin Chan will lead the Philippine contingent in the tournament organized by the Asia Pacific Junior Golf Association (APJGA) Thailand.

Tan will see action in the Class B category, which is under-14 or not yet 15 by Oct. 13, while Gaisano-Gan will compete in Class C (under-12). Chan, daughter of PBA player Jeff Chan, will play in Class D (under-10).

Also seeing action in Class B are Akio Lee and Seth Koa in boys, and Chloe Ang in girls.

Completing the delegation, which left for Bangkok last Tuesday are Bree Macasaet in Class E (under-8) and Stephanie Gaisano-Gan in Class F (under-6).

“This is a great opportunity for our young golfers to test their skills and measure up against other young players from other countries,” said JGFP head Oliver Gan.