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The University of Southern Mindanao (USM) Disc Golf Club brought home 11 medals in its first appearance at the Philippine National Disc Golf Championship 2026, held on November 7–8 at the Nayong Pilipino Disc Golf Course in Parañaque City.
The team won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals, with five other players finishing among the top eight in their respective divisions.
Gold medalists Edgardo Jay T. Montisor (MA2), Jhanelle B. Tonducan (FA2), Rasul M. Dapling (MA3), and Jessa Anjelie T. Dela Cruz (FA3) led the USM contingent, each taking first place in their division.
Romel B. Bernal (MA2), Precious Kaye Ayson (FA2), and Renz Alexis G. Yanong (MA3) secured silver medals, while Kayle Arbado (MA1), Althea B. Catolico (FA1), Jemwell B. Francisco (MA2), and Jesu Allan Mar F. Anagon (MA3) won bronze.
Other USM players also placed in the top eight. Marc Lawrence G. Porras (MA2), Justine Allan Mar F. Anagon (MA3), and Marlon A. Mancera (MA40) finished sixth, while James Edriane Garcenila (MA2) and Jasper David A. Ruiz (MA3) placed eighth.
The club’s national debut marks another step in the growth of disc golf at USM. What started as an introduced sport has gradually gained interest and grown into an organized club. The university now has the Bai Hadja Fatima Matabay N. Plang Disc Golf Course, providing players with a venue to train, compete, and introduce the sport to more people.
The team thanked USM President Dr. Jonald Pimentel, Dr. Norge Martinez, and University Sports Development Program (USDP) Chairperson Marlon Mancera for approving and supporting its participation in the championship. It also acknowledged Congresswoman Samantha Taliño Santos, Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza, Dr. Che Abdulshaik “Siki” F. Plang, Ms. Luisa Bartolome, and Mr. Derek Robins for providing financial assistance for airfare, accommodation, and registration expenses.
The USM Disc Golf Club looks forward to participating in more competitions and bringing the sport to more communities in Mindanao.
