Denise Mendoza of Cebu and Jamie Barnes of Cagayan De Oro show their medals after dominating their respective divisions in the 7-10 category of the ICTSI South Pacific Junior PGT Championship in Davao City on Thursday (July 10, 2025). Barnes won his third straight title after ruling the Del Monte and Pueblo de Oro legs. (Contributed photo)
Denise Mendoza of Cebu and Jamie Barnes of Cagayan de Oro emerged victorious in their respective 7-10 age divisions at the ICTSI South Pacific Junior PGT Championship held Thursday at the South Pacific Golf and Residential Estates in Davao City.
Mendoza, just 10 years old, delivered a composed final round of 77, sealing the girls’ title with a dominant 36-hole total of 141—three under par. With a commanding 23-shot lead entering the last day, Mendoza never let up.
“I had a lot of short putts that helped me secure the victory,” she said.
Soleil Molde, the winner of the Del Monte leg, settled for second after an 86, finishing at 173. Francesca Geroy placed third with a 93 for a 184 total.
In the boys’ 7-10 division, Barnes completed his third straight championship win with a two-day total of 144, capping it with a 73. The rising star had earlier topped the Del Monte and Pueblo de Oro legs, asserting his dominance in the series.
Reigning Match Play champion Gabriel Alburo came in second with a 78 for a 158 total, while Miguel Revilleza took third with a score of 161 after an 82.
Over in the 11-14 division, Brittany Tamayo of South Cotabato and Jared Saban claimed top honors after two rounds of competitive play.
Tamayo fired a 76 to wrap up the girls’ division crown with a 145 total, adding another title to her collection. Kimberly Baroquillo, winner at Del Monte, trailed closely with a 72 for 148, while Zuri Bagaloyos finished third with a 75 for 153.
“The biggest lessons I learned this week are to focus, visualize, and just enjoy the game,” said the 13-year-old Tamayo, who studies under the Homeschool Global program.
In the boys’ 11-14 category, Saban stayed steady with an even-par 72, ending the tournament with a 146 total—nine strokes ahead of Ken Guillermo, who posted a 77 to finish second at 155. Marcus Dueñas rounded out the top three with a 78 for 158.
