Cayman Islands Golf Association announces Caribbean Amateur Championship Team
The Cayman Islands Golf Association (CIGA) is delighted to confirm the team of golfers who will represent the Cayman Islands at the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships which will be held at the Casa De Campo resort in the Dominican Republic at the end of July. This event is the premier regional event and brings together the top amateur golfers in the region who compete over four rounds for the Hoerman Cup.
Justin Hastings (age 13) current Cayman Islands Amateur Champion secured his spot with his win in March, Justin is also a member of the junior national team.
The following five won their places as a result of their scores in the 6 round qualifying series:
Brian Ross, who placed first in qualifying and was the top ranked Cayman player in the last two Championships.
Michael and Payten Wight, a father and son duo who have represented Cayman at numerous top ranking international tournaments including the Latin American and Caribbean Amateur Championships, and World Amateur Team Championships.
Andrew Jarvis, 18, is on both the Junior and Senior Cayman teams this year and has represented his country in numerous international events including the Latin American and World event.
Aaron Jarvis, 14, (Andrew’s brother) who is on the junior team has made the senior squad for the first time this year. Aaron won his age division at the Caribbean Juniors in 2016.
The team will benefit from the advice and assistance of PGA Professional Erick Fowler, Director of Golf at the North Sound Golf club who has been appointed as team coach and who will be working with the team both before and at the event.
See www.ciga.ky for information about membership, upcoming golf events, development programmes,
