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MANILA -- The country&#x27;s top amateurs, as well as international standouts, are set to compete at the The Manila Golf &amp; Country Club when the 2026 Philippine Ladies Open (PLO) takes center stage from February 24 to 26.Organized by the Women&#x27;s Golf Association of the Philippines (WGAP) and backed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the prestigious annual tournament is set to draw up to 100 of the country&#x27;s top amateur talents.PSC Chairman Patrick Gregorio praised the impact of women&#x27;s golf in the country, noting its proven ability to produce global winners.&quot;The success of Bianca Pagdanganan and Yuka Saso shows that Filipino women can compete and win against the very best in the world. The Philippine Ladies Open is where those journeys begin,&quot; Gregorio said.The Philippine Ladies Open has long been a springboard to global success with Pagdanganan and Saso among its distinguished alumnae.Pagdanganan ruled the 2017 edition and was an Asian Games dual medalist who now competes on the LPGA Tour.Back-to-back champion in 2018 and 2019, Saso went on to become a two-time U.S. Women&#x27;s Open titlist and an Asian Games dual gold medalist, cementing her status as one of Asia&#x27;s brightest stars.Also gracing the PLO fairways in 2017 and 2018 was Thailand&#x27;s Atthaya Thitikul, fondly known as &quot;Jeeno,&quot; who has since risen to world No. 1.&quot;These champions sharpened their competitive edge here,&quot; said WGAP Secretary Greely R. Oposa, underscoring the tournament&#x27;s role in nurturing young golfers for international competition.Gregorio pointed out that the future remains bright with continued support for grassroots programs.&quot;We believe the next generation of Filipina golfers will not only follow in their footsteps but surpass them. With the right training, exposure, and opportunities, more Filipinas will stand on global podiums and bring pride to the nation,&quot; Gregorio emphasized.Beyond its flagship event, WGAP is expanding its impact in 2026 through three cornerstone competitions aimed at deepening the country&#x27;s women&#x27;s golf pipeline.The PLO remains the association&#x27;s crown jewel, while the 30th Luzvimin Invitational heads north to the scenic John Hay Golf Course in Baguio City.Running from April to October, the six-leg WGAP Circuit and WGAP Cup will feature more than 220 women golfers from 15 member clubs, culminating in a high-stakes match play showdown.

The country's top amateurs, as well as international standouts, are set to compete at the The Manila Golf &amp; Country Club when the 2026 Philippine Ladies Open (PLO) takes center stage from February 24 to 26.

The country's top amateurs, as well as international standouts, are set to compete at the The Manila Golf & Country Club when the 2026 Philippine Ladies Open (PLO) takes center stage from February 24 to 26.

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Golf: Top amateur talents to see action as PH Ladies Open tees off

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Published February 16, 2026 02:09 PM PHT

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Updated May 21, 2026 01:58 AM PHT

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