Golf as demo UAAP sport gets start at Country Club
Golf is finally making its much-anticipated UAAP debut as a demonstration event in Season 88, as the top collegiate league expands its sporting calendar beyond the traditional sports.
The league will partner with the Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc., as golf takes the first step into becoming a regular medal event that gives other student-athletes another sport to play for scholarships and later on professional careers.
An 18-hole invitational tournament will be played on Monday at The Country Club in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, where the participating schools parade their future players and alumni golfers.
Competition will be structured across multiple divisions. The men’s category will feature Classes A, B and C, while players aged 60 and above will vie for the Seniors crown. The women’s division will have a single category, highlighting inclusivity while maintaining competitive integrity.
More than just a debut, golf’s inclusion as a special event this season signals the UAAP’s broader intent to diversify its sports portfolio and assess new events based on participation, competitiveness and long-term viability. If the demonstration proves successful, golf could soon be a regular medal event.
This initiative aligns with the league’s efforts to build on the popularity of its established centerpiece sports, such as basketball, volleyball and cheerdance by introducing disciplines that offer different skill sets and career pathways.
Notably, several UAAP schools, including La Salle, Ateneo and UST, have already participated in the ICTSI Intercollegiate Tour, providing a strong foundation of experience and talent heading into the UAAP setup.
