Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines

What Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines does

The Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) is a nonprofit sports-development organization founded in 1976 and headquartered in Quezon City, focused on growing competitive junior golf in the Philippines. It operates a year-round calendar of five tournament series — Superkit, Summer, College, Interschool, and Mid-year — that segment participants by age and competitive level, and serves as the national qualifier pathway for international junior circuits including the FALDO Series, USWING MOJING, and the World Junior Team Championship. Its participants are individual junior golfers and their families, and engagement extends to a digital loyalty and rewards property at rewards.jgfp.ph.

The foundation generates revenue through tournament entry fees in the ₱5,800–₱8,000 range per event and through membership and sponsorship support. In May 2026 it formalized a financial partnership with SIGMA Ventures as a financial backer and a marketing partnership with Minotaur PH, signaling an intent to professionalize fundraising and brand reach. The organization operates with 11–50 employees under president Oliver Gan, and its competitive position rests on a 49-year operating history, international affiliations, and physical access to partner golf courses across the country rather than on proprietary technology. No AI, data, or software platform capabilities were disclosed in the available input.

Name

Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines

Legal name

Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines

Website

https://jgfp.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines, founded 1976 in Quezon City, runs year-round junior golf tournament series and serves as the national qualifier for international junior circuits including the FALDO Series and USWING MOJING.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports Development

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Junior Tournament Organizers (MPAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Junior golf development
• Golf tournament organization
• Youth sports training
• Amateur golf competitions
• Golf coaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tournament Entry Fees: JGFP charges registration fees for participation in tournaments and events. Different series have different price points, ranging from ₱5,800 for Superkit Series events to ₱7,000 for College Series. Team entries for major championships are priced at ₱24,000 for a team of four junior golfers.
2. Membership Program: The foundation operates a membership program offering exclusive access to events, updates, and resources for junior golfers and their families. The program includes a Rewards/Loyalty Card component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) is a nonprofit sports development organization that runs a portfolio of junior golf tournament series (Superkit, Summer, College, Interschool, Mid-year), organizes international qualifying championships (World Junior Team Championship, USWING MOJING Junior World Championship Qualifiers, FALDO Series), and delivers youth golf training programs, a membership program, a digital loyalty/rewards platform, and an Order of Merit ranking system for junior golfers across the Philippines.

Product overview

The Junior Golf Foundation of the Philippines (JGFP) operates a multi-faceted junior golf development ecosystem centered around tournament programs, training initiatives, and member services. The organization's core offerings include a portfolio of competitive tournament series—Superkit Series (its flagship multi-leg series), Summer Series, College Series, Interschool Series, and Mid-year Series—each catering to different age groups and skill levels. JGFP also organizes marquee events including the World Junior Team Championship, USWING MOJING Junior World Championship Qualifiers, and FALDO Series qualifiers. Supporting these competitive programs are youth training programs, a membership benefits system, and a digital loyalty/rewards platform (rewards.jgfp.ph) developed in partnership with Minotaur PH. The organization maintains an Order of Merit ranking system to track junior golfer performance. JGFP functions primarily as a sports development foundation rather than a technology company, with its product portfolio focused on youth golf development through coaching, competitions, and community support rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Superkit Series: Tournament series for junior golfers organized by JGFP
• Summer Series
• College Series
• Interschool Series
• Mid-year Series

Products and services

• Superkit Series A multi-leg junior golf tournament series with multiple divisions (12 & Under, 13-18, and all ages) held at various golf courses across the Philippines, culminating in National Finals. Targeted at junior golfers across age groups.
• Summer Series A summer-season tournament series for junior golfers held at golf courses across the Philippines during April-June.
• College Series A collegiate-level golf tournament series with multiple legs held at various Philippine golf courses, including Eagle Ridge, Luisita, and Mimosa Plus courses. Targets university and college-level golfers.
• Interschool Series A school-level golf competition series organized by divisions (Elementary, Middle School, Junior High, Senior High) held at various venues nationwide. Targets students participating through their schools.
• Mid-year Series A mid-year tournament series for junior golfers typically held during August at Metro Manila venues.
• World Junior Team Championship An international team-based junior golf championship held at Apo Golf & Country Club in Davao City, with regional qualifiers across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• USWING MOJING Junior World Championship Qualifiers Official qualifying tournament for the Junior World Championship held at Luisita Golf & Country Club, with separate qualifying dates for boys and girls ages 7-18.
• FALDO Series A regional golf championship series held at Luisita Golf & Country Club, in partnership with the Sir Nick Faldo Series.
• Junior Training Programs Fundamental training sessions designed to build strong golfing techniques and confidence among young golfers.
• Loyalty Platform (Rewards System) A digital loyalty platform developed in partnership with Minotaur PH, designed to foster engagement among members, sponsors, and brand partners within the JGFP golfing community.
• Membership Program Exclusive membership providing access to JGFP events, updates, and resources supporting junior golfers and their families throughout their golfing journey.
• Order of Merit (OOM) Rankings A merit-based ranking system tracking junior golfer performance across tournament legs, with downloadable results available.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Minotaur PHcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Minotaur PH officially acts as the marketing and sponsorship arm of JGFP, supporting the foundation's mission through strategic communications, partnerships, digital engagement, and community-led initiatives. Minotaur also developed JGFP's loyalty platform designed to foster a healthier digital economy among members, sponsors, and brand partners.
• Various Golf Courses (Philippines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with golf courses nationwide including Apo Golf & Country Club (Davao), Luisita Golf & Country Club (Tarlac), Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club (Cavite), and others provide event venues and support for tournaments across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy Junior Golf: A global sports education brand offering elite junior golf training, tournaments, and college placement. Overlaps with JGFP at the elite development tier but operates at much larger scale and as a for-profit business.
• Philippine Golf Federation: The national governing body for golf in the Philippines, overseeing amateur and elite competition. Functions as a broader incumbent in the same geography as JGFP's junior-focused mission.
• Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Council: A regional body organizing amateur golf championships across Asia-Pacific. Comparable to JGFP in coordinating competitive opportunities but at a broader amateur rather than purely junior level.

Direct peers

• American Junior Golf Association (AJGA): The leading junior golf organization in the United States, running national tournament series, rankings, and college recruitment pathways for elite junior golfers. Highly comparable to JGFP in mission and structure as a national junior golf development body.
• US Kids Golf: Runs one of the largest youth golf tour systems globally, with age-based divisions and a tournament pathway for junior players. Highly comparable to JGFP's Superkit and youth-tournament model.
• The First Tee: A youth development organization that introduces golf to young people through structured programs at courses and schools across the US. Comparable to JGFP's training and community-development focus on junior golfers.
• Faldo Series (Sir Nick Faldo Junior Golf Series): Global junior golf tournament series founded by Sir Nick Faldo, with regional legs across Asia. JGFP already partners on a Faldo Series leg, making it a directly comparable tournament and development series.

Regional players

• Golf Foundation (UK): UK-based charity promoting junior golf participation through school and community programs. Similar nonprofit, youth-development mission to JGFP but operating in the United Kingdom.
• Korean Junior Golf Federation: South Korea's national junior golf development body running competitive series and training programs. Comparable organizational structure to JGFP but operating in a different national market with a stronger golf culture.

Emerging players

• Srixon Junior Golf Tour: A sponsor-backed junior golf tour operating tournaments for developing players. Comparable event-based junior competition model, though more focused on a single brand ecosystem than JGFP's broader foundation approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JungolfPhilippines
• Instagraminstagram.com/jgfpjungolfph

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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