LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN— A 7-year-old Filipino golf prodigy from Binalonan Pangasinan made history after bagging the 2025 US Kids Golf World Championship held from July 31 to August 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA.
Mikell Zachary “Zach” Guico emerged as world champion in the Boys 7-Year-Old Division and outplayed more than 100 young golfers from different countries. Clinching the title with an impressive three-round total of 104 strokes, he considered this victory his biggest career breakthrough so far.
Dubbed as “Pinoy Golf Prodigy,” Zach has shown remarkable dedication and discipline even at a young age. According to his parents, Kerri Ong-Guico and Ramon Michael V. Guico V, Zach was inspired to pursue golf after watching the sports documentary series “The Short Game.” Since then, he has remained determined to become a world champion.
“I do drills before the tournament, and I just pray and just believe in God,” Zach said when asked about his preparations.
The youngest son in the family, Zach is the nephew of Governor Ramon “Mon-Mon” V. Guico III and grandson of 5th District Representative Ramon “Monching” Guico Jr.
At present, Zach continues his rigorous training as he prepares for the upcoming US Kids World Championship in the 8-Year-Old Boys Division. His ultimate dream is to become a professional golfer and one day play in the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA).
(Ruby F. Rayat, JP De Vera with report from Joana Tacason/PIMRO)
