AGS golfers Espinosa and Cariño are overall champs of U.S. Kids Golf PH Fall Season 2025

Nine Ateneo de Manila Grade School golfers showcased exceptional skill, discipline, and sportsmanship in the U.S. Kids Golf Philippines (Local Tour) – Fall Season 2025, proving that the future of Philippine golf is brighter than ever.

This year’s tour featured six legs held across premier golf courses from 28 September to 26 October 2025:
•    Leg 1: Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club, 28 September 2025 
•    Leg 2 & 3: Luisita Golf & Country Club, 4 & 5 October 2025 
•    Leg 4 & 5: The Orchard Golf & Country Club, 11 & 12 October 2025 
•    Leg 6: Mimosa Plus Golf Course, 26 October 2025 

Two AGS golfers- Luis Espinosa (6-Xavier) and Rupert Cariño (2-Dao) emerged as overall champions, while seven others finished within the Top Three of each leg joined and among the Overall Top Five in their respective divisions. 

OVERALL CHAMPIONS 

LUIS ESPINOSA: Overall Champion – Boys 11 Division

Luis dominated the Boys 11 Division, winning 5 of 6 legs and securing the overall championship title. His victories in Legs 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 highlighted his consistent, top-level performance.
Leg Results:

•    Leg 1: Champion 
•    Leg 3: Champion 
•    Leg 4: Champion 
•    Leg 5: Champion 
•    Leg 6: Champion 

RUPERT CARIÑO: Overall Champion – Boys 7 Division
Rupert delivered a remarkably consistent performance throughout the season, securing multiple podium finishes that earned him the division’s top honor. Competing across six rounds in varying weather conditions and against a strong field of young golfers, he accumulated enough points to finish 1st overall in his age group. 

Leg Results:

•    Leg 1: 3rd place
•    Leg 2: 2nd place
•    Leg 3: 2nd place
•    Leg 4: 2nd place
•    Leg 5: 1st place
•    Leg 6: 2nd place

TOP FIVE  
Several Ateneans also placed among the Overall Top Five of their respective divisions, showcasing consistency, grit, and tournament maturity.

Boys 11 Division

ROSS TECSON (6-Canisius): Overall Top 5 – Boys 11 Division
•    Leg 1: 3rd place
•    Leg 2: Champion 
•    Leg 3: 2nd place
•    Leg 4: 2nd place
•    Leg 5: 2nd place
•    Leg 6: 2nd place

Boys 10 Division

ENRIQUE TAGLE (4-Kalun): Overall Top 5 – Boys 10 Division
•    Leg 1: 2nd place
•    Leg 4: 2nd place
•    Leg 5: 3rd place
•    Leg 6: 2nd place  

Boys 9 Division

MARCO IGLESIA (4-Humabon): Overall Top 5 – Boys 9 Division
•    Leg 1: 2nd place
•    Leg 2: 2nd place
•    Leg 3: 3rd place
•    Leg 4: 3rd place
•    Leg 6: 2nd place 

MATTEO DELA CRUZ (4-Magat Salamat): Overall Top 5 – Boys 9 Division
•    Leg 3: 2nd place
•    Leg 5: 3rd place 

Boys 7 Division
DATU VILLAMOR (2-Acacia): Overall Top 5 – Boys 7 Division
•    Leg 1: 2nd place
•    Leg 2: 3rd place
•    Leg 3: Champion 
•    Leg 6: Champion 

LUCAS DAVID (1-Mabait): Overall Top 5 – Boys 7 Division
•    Leg 3: 3rd place
•    Leg 6: 2nd place 

Boys 6 & Under Division

YVEZ ILAO (1-Mapagmahal): Overall Top 5 – Boys 6U Division
•    Leg 1: 2nd place
•    Leg 5: 2nd place

The U.S. Kids Golf Local Tours are part of a global developmental program designed to introduce young players to competitive golf in a supportive, age-appropriate, and family-friendly environment. These tours serve as a pathway for junior golfers to:
•    gain tournament experience,
•    measure their progress against peers,
•    qualify for international U.S. Kids Golf championships, and
•    develop strong values such as honesty, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

More than just a competition, the tour provides young golfers with valuable opportunities to adapt to varying course layouts, playing conditions, and weather—important skills for long-term athlete development.

The outstanding performances of these young Blue Eagles reflect their hard work, discipline, and passion for the sport. 

AMDG!