Meet the Association
Women’s Golf in the Philippines
The Women’s Golf Association of the Philippines (WGAP), established in 1971, is the national organization dedicated to advancing women’s golf. Founded by pioneering Filipina golfers, WGAP was created to support structured competition, development, and representation in the sport.
It has since grown into a governing body that conducts major tournaments including the Philippine Ladies Open, LuzViMin Golf Tournament, and WGAP Circuit nationwide, promoting participation and excellence in women’s golf across the Philippines.
Mission
WGAP is committed to advancing women’s golf in the Philippines by providing structured competitions, development programs, and nationwide tournaments that nurture talent, promote excellence, and strengthen the spirit of sisterhood among lady golfers.
Vision
To be the leading force in women’s golf in the Philippines—honoring its legacy while empowering future generations of Filipina golfers to excel, compete internationally, and inspire growth in the sport across all regions of the country.
Our History
1938 Philippine Women’s Open Golf Championship
Dominga Capati
The lone Filipina golfer in the field who captured our nations attention as she competed against some of the region’s best lady golfers, mostly Europeans and Americans. She was a laundrywoman who washed away the field, finishing five strokes ahead of her closest competitors.
March 19, 1968: 1st Dominga Capati Tournament
Dominga went on to dominate Philippine women’s golf and inspired a generation of Filipinas to play golf competitively. Upon her death her friends organized a golf tournament in her memory. Held at Wack Wack Golf & Country Club, the tournament was well received by the ladies and a need for more opportunities to play and compete became apparent
1971 - Women’s Golf Association of the Philippines (WGAP) was born
Motivated by these positive signs, a group of accomplished lady golfers banded together and discussed the necessity of establishing an organization to govern ladies’ golf. WGAP was born through the efforts and dedication of Edeng Feliciano, Ditas Valles, Charing Villar and Nellie Jhocson.
WGAP First Years
WGAP Circuit
For the first few years WGAP staged local monthly, team play tournaments among the ladies chapters of the Metro Manila clubs, this grew to become what is now the WGAP Circuit. They also took over the running of the Dominga Capati Memorial Tournament which is now on it’s 43rd year. A young golfer at the time, Cora Suntay designed the green and gold WGAP logo that we still use today.
The Philippine Ladies' Open in the mid 70's
Republic Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP)
By the mid seventies NGAP recognized the association’s dedication to developing the sport, and gave WGAP the responsibility of running The Philippine Ladies Open. This has since become WGAP’s premiere tournament and has drawn entries from all over Asia and the Pacific region.
1993 - President Gina Tuason
LUZVIMIN Tournament
In 1993, President Gina Tuason conceived and initiated the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao tournament (LuzViMin) in an effort to reach out to the South. This brought together lady golfers from across the country and made WGAP a truly National Organization.
Year 2000
In 2000, with the intent of introducing the women to match play Gina Tuason started the WGAP Cup as the culminating event of the WGAP Circuit.
Meet The Women Behind the Tournaments
Behind every WGAP event are dedicated leaders working to elevate women’s golf in the country.
WGAP 2026-2027 Officers
| President | Cielo Fregil |
| Vice-President | Evelyn Alcantara |
| Secretary | Greely Oposa |
| Tournament Treasurer | Mel Lerma |
| PRO | Detsy Laurel |
| Chairwoman – Tournaments | Katherine Granada |
| Chairwoman – Memberships & Handicaps | Cookie Castillo |
| Chairwoman – Logistics & Events Coordinator | Ting Yupangco |
| Chairwoman – Prizes | Mathilda Sun |
| Chairwoman – Referee | Cora Suntay |
We'd love to hear from you
Get in touch with WGAP for questions, support, or opportunities to collaborate. We welcome inquiries from players, partners, and supporters who share our passion for growing women’s golf in the Philippines.