JARED Saban, fresh from his participation in the Junior World Championships, sets out for the ICTSI Junior PGT Mindanao Series I starting on Tuesday at the Apo Golf and Country Club here, brimming with confidence and ready to showcase the experience and lessons gained from the prestigious event in San Diego.

Saban's participation is expected to intensify the competition for the boys' 10-12 title, which will be contested over 36 holes at the tight, challenging layout. His competitors include fellow players from South Cotabato Marco Senador and Laurence Saban, Cagayan de Oro's Gabriel Manangquil, and local talents Scionverje Recto and Paul Braberry.