NEW CLARK CITY, Tarlac — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Hann Reserve are exploring a groundbreaking alliance to nurture the next generation of Filipino golfers, setting the stage for grassroots athletes to rise to world-class standards.
Hann Reserve General Manager Tim Neil revealed plans for a Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA)-certified academy within the eco-luxury estate, designed to provide young golfers with elite training, scientific coaching, and holistic education.
PSC Chairman Patrick C. Gregorio welcomed the initiative, highlighting the synergy with the National Academy of Sports (NAS), located just two kilometers away from Hann Reserve inside New Clark City.
“We want NAS to strengthen linkages, so we can add more sports quickly. This proposed collaboration with Hann Reserve is exactly the kind of initiative that will help Filipino athletes thrive, not just locally but on the global stage,” said Mr. Gregorio.
Mr. Neil emphasized that the proposed partnership with PSC and NAS could extend beyond sports, integrating golf into broader educational and community programs.
“One of the key missions of the PGA is grassroots growth. Whether through our academy or community engagement, we’re committed to building golf from the ground up,” he said.
“As vice-chairman of NAS, I see this as a perfect collaboration. We have eight sports already, and archery will be added soon. Because of Hann Reserve’s program, golf should be next,’’ said Mr. Gregorio.
According to the PSC chief, NAS can offer free education, board and lodging, and allowances to these golf scholars under the care of Hann Foundation, Inc. Should the proposed partnership push through, the National Golf Association of the Philippines will likewise play a key role.
Hann Reserve spans 450 hectares in New Clark City and will feature three championship golf courses designed by Nicklaus Design, K.J. Choi, and Nick Faldo.
Complementing these are a PGA Performance Center and PGA Village, envisioned as hubs for elite training and international-standard competition.
Beyond showcasing the PSC’s sports tourism program through golf, Hann Reserve stands as a powerful testament to the rising investor confidence in New Clark City — a flagship development of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
“We’re not here to replicate, we’re here to reinvent,” Mr. Neil said. “Through the PGA Academy, we aim to create structured pathways that elevate golf development, while integrating education and wellness into a single ecosystem.”
With Hann Reserve’s ambitious development and PSC’s commitment to grassroots empowerment, the Philippines is poised to emerge as a competitive golf destination in Southeast Asia, where young athletes can dream big and thrive on the global stage.
