Volume 5

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2016/ 17

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Jamaica OpenSPECIAL FEATURE:Mandeville Golf Club at 150

Junior Golf Championsin the Making

Control theImpact Zone

Paul Warren Profile

The Changing Format of Caribbean Golf

A Duo of GolfingPersonalities

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As a trendsetter, it is only fitting that Jamaica is the birthplace of golf in the region, and by extension, the Western hemisphere.

As far back as 1865, golf has played an role in the culture of Jamaica. Brought to the island by the plantation owners, golf has evolved into a sport enjoyed by persons from all strata of society. In the last fifteen years, the local Association has taken the game into schools and communities where previously, it was only watched on television, but not a pastime to be participated in. A range of tournaments has put Jamaica on the map in terms of Caribbean and International events as there is no shortage of world-class facilities to host these Championships

Jamaica is a land of contrasts, and nowhere is this more obvious than the unique golf courses. From parkland style layouts to links, and hilly designs with breathtaking vistas, Golf Jamaica presents the best the country has to offer.

The island is not only about golf courses, as evidenced by the personality profiles included in this issue. Rife with history, the feature article explores Manchester Club – The Grande Dame of Golf on this side of the world and continues to provide a smorgasbord of courses designed to sate the palate of the most discerning golfers.

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CREDITSPublisher - MAPCO Printers LimitedEditor - Joy CampbellConsultant Golf Professional - Spencer EdwardsGraphic Design - McMedia GraphicsArt Director - Nicholas McClurePhotography - Nicholas Chai Chong (Caymanas, Constant Spring, Manchester, Runaway Bay and Negril courses)Other photos courtesy of Half Moon, Cinnamon Hill, White Witch, Sandals, Runaway Bay, The Jamaica Tourist Board

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1 The Manchester Club – Grand Dame of the Western Hemisphere

5 Montego Bay Courses6 Cinnamon Hill8 Half Moon12 Tryall16 White Witch18 Romaine Evans – Developing Trhough the Ranks20 Junior Golf Champions in the Making

23 Ocho Rios Courses24 Sandals26 Runaway Bay

Features33 Calendar of Golf Events 2016/201734 The Expert’s Eye: Control the Impact Zone36 The Changing Format of Caribbean Golf

Manchester Course38 Manchester

Negril Course40 Negril Hills

Features42 Ocean Style Celebrity Golf Tournament45 Guardian Group: Contibuting to Education

47 Kingston Courses48 Caymanas50 Constant Spring52 A Trio of Golfing Personalities

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In the minds of many Jamaican golfers, the Manchester Club is viewed as the Grande Dame of golf. With a his-tory stretching back 150 years, it has the reputation of being the oldest surviving golf club in Caribbean and the Western Hemisphere. This Grande Dame predates both Canadian clubs, the Royal Montreal Club (1873) and the Quebec Golf Club (1875).

The club is situated in the town of Mandeville, the capital of the parish of Manchester. The parish, formed in 1814, was named for the Duke of Manchester—the governor of Jamaica at that time.

Soon after the Scots invented the game, it is noted that the English planters who settled in Jamaica, played golf on pasturelands surrounding the sugar plantations for years before building a course or forming a golf club. Under the leadership of a Dr. Nicholls, a nine-hole facility was built.

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The club that emerged was established as an all-male club, in which members had to be proposed and sec-onded by existing members. Lots were then cast and the voting members would allow or deny membership. At that time, the golf club catered mainly to British people who had retired and were living in the surrounding areas. The game was spread outside of Scotland mainly by expatri-ates—oftentimes, army officers. With their movement around the British empire, the game was widespread by the 1880s. Naturally, the wealthy in Jamaica formed the backbone of the game.

The original clubhouse was located on land that now houses Scotiabank’s headquarters. In the early 1990s the hundred-year-old building was demolished, despite protests from Manchester residents that it was of historic significance to the parish. The existing clubhouse was built around the same time on the remaining land owned by the club.

Although less than twenty-five years old, the new build-ing has an old-world feel, supported by plaques bearing the names of club presidents stretching as far back as the 1920s. A Championship board records golf champions from 1835 and hard court tennis results since. Among the trophies on display are those from 1845. An ancient guest book still exists with signatures going as far back as 1910.

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Designed by architects, Robert Moote and Stanley Thomp-son, the course is easily Jamaica’s most unique—built in the links style, with gently rolling fairways. What distin-guishes it from the other courses is that is it equipped with nine greens, but eighteen teeing grounds allowing golfers to play the regulation eighteen-hole round. The course’s elevation of over 2200 feet provides a breathtak-ing view of the surrounding landscape. Depending on the hole being played, the sea is visible from the tee box. This picturesque gem of a course spreads over 55 acres of un-dulating land, which holds added challenges for the golfer including strategically-placed bunkers.

In the intervening years, the sport spread across the island, and the Constant Spring Golf Club is also one of the oldest in Jamaica. Like the Manchester course, it was originally nine-holes but was redesigned in the 1930s and another 9 holes added. Since then, Jamaica has been lauded as a world-class golfing destination, characterized by challenging courses with a rich history.

Among the longest-running tournaments on the island is the Mid-Island Championships, held each July, which has taken a short hiatus in recent years. Many of the island’s golfers hold fond memories of this 72-hole tournament and can recount their many, on and off-course adventures during those four days of competitive golf, played by the best in Jamaica.

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As the forerunner of the clubs now in existence and the result of discussions with the club’s management at the time, steps were initiated by the Jamaica Golf Associa-tion with the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to have the Manchester Club listed as a heritage site. With support provided by the Northern Caribbean University by way of historical information the Manchester Club was declared a protected heritage site in July, 2007.

Today, the club not only offers golf, but squash and tennis as part of its amenities. Though it is a private club, it is operated by an annually-elected management commit-tee and is open to the public. Despite its many challenges over the years, the Grand Dame of Golf in the western hemisphere is still alive and hoping to recapture her vibrancy in this, her 150th year of existence.

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Cinnamon HillOne of the fascinating features of the Cinnamon Hill golf course is the beautiful aqueduct built in 1761 which was used in the sugar production process. Originally designed by Hank Smedley in 1969, Cinnamon Hill benefitted from a facelift in 2001 by Von Hagge and Baril. On the front nine, seaside greens allow golfers will enjoy coastal winds and the cool ocean spray on their cheeks. The back nine takes you into the tropical inland with holes as high as 350 feet above sea level. The course has been ranked among Jamaica’s finest by Golf Digest and is also known for its phenomenal caddies, who have been listed among the best in the world by Golfer Magazine.

Golf Professional: Sebert Walker

Director of Golf: Keith Stein

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Cinnamon Hill Golf CourseBox 1 Rose Hall PO

Rose Hall, St. James

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 953-2984

Email: cinnamonhill@rosehall.com

Website: www.cinnamonhilljamaica.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBACK 6828 74.2 136MIDDLE 6350 71.9 134FORWARD 5208 66.0 118LADIES 5840 74.4 135

Annie’s Revenge

Caribbean Golf Association Classic

JACI Golf Tournament

Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships

Jamaica Open

MOJO 6 LPGA Event

Ocean Style Golf Classic Tournament

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Half MoonDesigned by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr. and renovated by Roger Rulewich, the Half Moon is an award-winning resort course that boasts breathtaking views, gently undulating fairways and greens. The Golf Academy was launched in 2008 and provides a variety of coaching programmes tailored to the needs of individual golfers.

Half Moon has been home to the JAMAICA OPEN—the Caribbean’s most prestigious golf tournament—for over eight years and has hosted a number of international golf events. This challenging course is also a member of the Great Resorts of the World.

Golf Professional: Byron Bernard

Director of Golf: Spencer Edwards

Home to the Jamaica Open

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Celebrity Players Tour Jamaica Classic

Dunhill Cup Final of the Americas

European PGA Seniors Tournament

Jamaica Open Golf Championship

National Match Play Tournament Finals

Red Stripe Pro-Am

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Half Moon Golf CourseHalf Moon, A RockResort

Rose Hall

Jamaica W.I.

(876) 953 -2211 or (876) 953 -2560

website: www.halfmoongolf.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingCHAMPIONSHIP 7141 75.1 131COMPETITION 6581 72.1 129GENTLEMEN’S 6233 68.3 117LADIES 5835 74.2 134Ladies, Seniors & Juniors

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Tryall Club

Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf

LPGA/Senior PGA Mazda Championship

LPGA Jamaica Classic

Johnnie Walker World Championship

Tournaments Hosted:

The Tryall ClubThe Tryall Club incorporates the island’s hilly terrain and other natural elements for a unique golfing experience. Nine holes wind along the Caribbean Sea coast, while the others meander through lush hillsides. In 2005, Tryall was voted the Best Golf Course in the Caribbean by Caribbean World Magazine. Designed by the renowned Texan golf course archi-tect, Ralph Plummer, the course offers a range of dramatic views from elevated tees. Tryall has also hosted a number of LPGA events, as well as the prestigious Johnny Walker World Championships.

The back nine holes of the golf course at The Tryall Club will be closed for the month of May to October 3rd 2016 for extensive renovation. During this time there will be a complete reconstruction of the back 9 greens complexes, including the laying of Tifeagle Ultra-Bermuda grass on the putting surfaces. All bunkers will be renovated, a major weed control program undertaken on the back nine, and design elements added to enhance both playability and visual appeal. The summer of 2017 will see the execution of a similar project on the front 9 holes.

Golf Professional: Ewan Peebles

The Tryall ClubP.O. Box 1206

Montego Bay, St. James

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 956-5660

Website: www.tryallclub.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBACK 6836 74.1 136MIDDLE 6352 71.5 131FORWARD 5382 67.7 125LADIES 5155 70.6 122

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White WitchCourse

White Witch Course

The White Witch Golf Course was named by the architects Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril, in honour of Annie Palmer, the 19th century owner of the original plantation on which the course is built. The course has been described as ‘alluringly dangerous and unpredictable’ by von Hagge. Opened in 2000, the White Witch course was crafted on 600 acres of lush countryside, includ-ing mountainous terrain. Golfers are afforded panoramic views of the Caribbean Ocean from 16 holes and are best advised to be on guard as shifting winds.

Golf Professional: Damian Stewart

Director of Golf: Keith Stein

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Box 1 Rose Hall PO

Rose Hall, St. James

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 632-7444-5

Email: cinnamonhill@rosehall.com

Website: http://whitewitchgolf.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBLACK 6758 74 139BLUE 6365 72.2 135WHITE 5093 70.2 128RED 5397 73.2 126

Annie’s Revenge

Caribbean Classic

IFJG World Junior Golf Championships

JACI Golf Tournament

Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf

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“Mr. 1-Iron”A QuietGIANT takes his swing to the next level Pablo Warren discusses what drives

him to master his golf game

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA - Born in 1970, Der-mot Paul “Pablo” Warren is four years away from 50, at which time he becomes eligible to play in senior tournaments.

Spencer Edwards, Director of Golf at Half Moon, describes Warren as a quiet, gentle and unassuming man, who is dedicated to the game with both playing and caddying.

“He regularly scores in the 60’s and only re-cently tamed the challenging White Witch Golf Course with a round of 63,” Spencer not-ed with pride.

Those who know Warren may agree that he is one of Jamaica’s toughest competitors, hav-ing won three PGA Jamaica Championships and four National Caddy Championships in recent years.

Taking up the game at the young age of 16, he began his career as a golf range attendant at the Half Moon Golf Course. This is where he learned the game and with the help of Chris-tian Bernard, former golf pro at Half Moon, and his colleagues, Warren worked his way to becoming a full-time caddy.

The turning point for Warren’s golf came in 1991, at the Johnnie Walker World Champion-ship of Golf where as a regular spectator, he watched for the first time, World Number 1, Sir Nick Faldo beat Greg Norman with precision iron play and very little use of the driver.

“Faldo’s winning moment was very inspiring,” Warren shared. “My golf set carried no woods, and the longest club at that time was a 3-iron. Golf wasn’t a serious part of my life but after watching Faldo, I realized I didn’t need a driver to beat my fellow caddies in local events.

“It also happened that I acquired a Taylor-Made 1-iron from a Half Moon guest, further encouraging me to master the club and the golf course.” Warren said.

With a new club in the bag and guidance from Jamaica’s finest – including Ernest Bernard, At-tila Becsy and Seymour Rose - and a desire to succeed, Warren’s game improved. Although fondly known as Pablo, he quickly became better known in Jamaica as “Mr. 1-Iron”.

From 1991 to 1995, Warren returned to the Johnnie Walker World Championship as a spectator, watching the top 30 players in the World and gaining more valuable knowledge and inspiration. The year 1996 was a memo-rable one for Warren when he won his first two-day event, the Mutual Life Championship, at the Ironshore Golf Course in St. James, Ja-maica with scores of 74 & 73 for a 145 total. Four years later, “Mr. 1-Iron” added a driver to his collection; the famous 1-Iron was still an important part of his collection of clubs, de-spite becoming worn with hardly any grooves left. By this point, Warren understood that the time had come to master the driver.

Watching golf on the television for the first time, he found new inspiration. His new hero showed a passion for winning like Pablo had never seen before. He also drove the golf ball seriously long with just a little fade. Warren’s newfound hero was Tiger Woods.

Armed with a new strategy to be the best he could be at golf, Warren aimed for precision iron play, like Sir Nick Faldo, with the Tiger Woods determination to win. “I discovered new passion. Watching Tiger made the game look easy and he made winning a fun part of the game,” Warren noted. “It was about working hard and getting enjoyment from what can only be described as the greatest game of all.”

Warren’s career highlights include represent-ing Jamaica in the two-man World Cup as a Professional in 2003, 2006 and 2009; placing 2nd in the 2009 Jamaica Open; and 3rd in the 2010 Jamaica Open.

“Any golfer would be fortunate to have Pablo as his or her caddy,” noted Spencer Edwards. “Knowing this quiet man as I do, you are sure to pick up some of his valuable knowl-edge, and he’s sure to share the warmth in his heart for the wonderful game of golf, which he has told me on many occasions, has changed his life.”

Developing Through the Ranks

Jamaica’s current top junior golfer, Romaine Evans has done Jamaica proud on his path to developing his golf game. A protégé of the Sandals Golf Foundation, Romaine has represented Jamaica for several years as a member of the junior team. Under the watchful eyes of Dave Reid, former general manager at the Sandals Golf & Country Club, Romaine has developed his skills and underscored his talent for the game.

2015 was Romaine’s year to shine as he won the Boys 17 and under category in the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships in the U.S. Virgin Islands in July. Based on his performance, he was invited to compete in the 2015 Duke of York Champions Trophy. The tournament took place at Prince’s Golf Course, Kent, from September 8-11. Invitations to that prestigious, 54-hole international tournament are extended to young adults who are either under-18 National category champions or have won a major title in the preceding year.

Evans had rounds of 84, 81 and 79 and described the course as challenging, since he’d never played on a links course previously. He noted that if competitors happened to miss the fairway, trouble awaited in the rough. Added to the high rough, the course was windy because of its location by the sea. Although the golf was challenging, Evans enjoyed the experience and was fortunate to meet the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, during his time in England.

After his return, Romaine continued his winning streak, pulling out all the stops at his home course (Sandals Golf & Country Club) to capture the Heroes’ Weekend Championship title. With rounds of 75 and 71 (146), Romaine cemented his growing reputation as one of Jamaica’s best golfers.

Romaine’s first major in 2016 was the Puerto Rico Open where he had rounds of 88-79-83—250. With time, experience, his quiet determination and workmanlike attitude to the game, it’s anybody’s guess how far Romaine will advance on the Jamaican and international golfing scene.

Romaine Evans

Junior Golf Champions

in the Making

In the last two years, Junior Golf has taken an interesting turn in Jamaica. A group of ladies, under the auspices of the Jamaica Golf Association, have breathed new life into the Junior Programme.

Two events have been conceptualized, a Junior Series, which covered the period October 2015 -February 2016 and the Junior Cup, which ran for a month.

The Junior Series includes children ages 5 – 17 who play 5 individual matches, one per month at various courses. The juniors accumulate points for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place from each match—also points for punctuality and attendance—and have strived to improve with each tournament. They are grouped into categories, based on age and ability - 100 yard tees, 150 yard tees, semi-advanced (abbreviated red tees), red tees, white tees and blue tees.

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In the JGA Junior Cup, approximately 48 players compete in four teams, over four matches. The first three matches are two-man teams (scramble format) and the final match is individual match play. The children wear team shirts, choose a team captain and assume a team name. Camaraderie is the main aim of this event and in addition, the younger children are encouraged to play with the older one in order to learn from them.

The Adult/Junior Scramble is a fun event, which is held twice per year and each junior partners with an adult and they play 18 holes. The juniors and adults tee off from their respective tees, thereafter choosing the better ball. Each person takes a turn hitting from that spot and so on. This is also a learning experience for the children in term of playing a different format. The National Junior team is the beneficiary of the funds raised from these events.

The JGA Junior Golf Clinics focus on the short game - chipping, putting, bunker skills and the swing. The children spend three hours in the morning, rotating through all areas. After lunch, the children play nine holes, practicing what they learnt. This clinic is conducted at least once per month.

The SANTA Charity tournament, hosted by the Constant Spring Golf Club, is another popular tournament on the calendar and in December of last year, 48 juniors participated. An Adult/Junior Scramble, also held at Constant Spring, was a new addition to the circuit.

During the last two summers, a week-long summer camp was hosted at the Half Moon, during which 18 campers were exposed to the fundamentals of golf in a fun and exciting format. This camp is a hit and will now be a regular yearly feature.

The vision of the administrators of the Junior Golf Programme is to produce rounded golfers who are enthusiastic about learning the game and partaking in healthy competition, with support from their parents and peers. They are also hopeful that Jamaica’s next crop of Caribbean champions will emerge from this group of talented youngsters.

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Sandals Golf and Country ClubOnce a nine-hole course, the Sandals Golf & Country Club (formerly known as Upton Golf Course) was extended to an 18-hole resort-style layout in the 1960’s. Designed by P.K. Saunders, the course opened in 1951 and was added to the Sandals family in 1992. The layout offers challenges such as gently undulating fairways and compact greens that demand precision. Among its other facilities, Sandals boasts a shagging area and practice putting green.

Sandals Golf & Country Club will be expanding its offerings beyond that of a Resort Golf Course and has reduced its membership rates. The club continues to periodically rehabilitate tees, fairways and greens to maintain its 4-star Golf Digest PGA Championship Golf Course rating.

Sandals will also be augmenting its Junior Golf Programme with the inclusion of Mr. Wesley Brown (Caddie and Swingthought.com Golf Professional) as an instructor to the support the training needs of the increasing number of youngster in their junior programme.

Golf Professional: Bill Williams

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Sandals Golf & Country ClubP.O. Box 771

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 975-0119 Fax: (876) 975-0196

Website: www.sandals.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBLUE 6405 70.9 128WHITE 6054 69.9 125RED 4961 69.3 120

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Panasonic Championship

Sandals Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Runaway Bay Golf CourseThe Runaway Bay Golf Course was designed in 1960 by Englishman, Major John Harris. The fairways are lengthy and the greens guarded by bunkers.

The Golf Academy provides lessons for both new and seasoned golfers, and welcomes visiting teaching professionals year round.

This par-72 Championship course has seen many premium events such as a Ryder Cup Match, the Heineken World Cup Qualifier and the JAMAICA OPEN.

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Runaway Bay Golf ClubRunaway Bay, St. Ann

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 973-7319

Website: www.jewelresorts.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBACK 6870 73.6 124MIDDLE 6487 N/R N/RLADIES 5563 72.5 120

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JULYSat 2nd Mid Island Championships MAN

Sun 3rd Mid Island Championships MAN

Sat 9th Jamaica German Society CAY

Sat 16th Matthew Lee Memorial CSGC

Sun 31st Interclub Championships MAN

AUGUSTSat 6th Independence Classic SAN

Sun 7th Independence Classic SAN

Sat 13th CSGC 36 CSGC

Sun 14th CSGC 36 CSGC

Sat 20th Interclub Championships CAY

SEPTEMBERSun 25th JGA 2-Man Scramble

MARCHSat 5th Interclub Championships CSGC

Sun 6th Junior Cup - Match 1 CSGC

Sat 12th Heart Foundation of Jamaica CSGC

Sat 19th Kiwanis Club of St. Andrew CSGC

Sat 26th - Sun 27th Easter Jamboree RBAY

APRILSat 2nd Interclub Championship CHILL

Sat 9th Junior Cup - Match 3 CHILL

Sat 10th Jamaica Medical Students' Assn RBAY

Sat 16th Munro Old Boys CSGC

Sat 20th & Sat 24th Senior CAGC Championships CHILL

20th-24th CGA Classic (HM/TA/WW)

Sat 30th St. George's College Old Boys' Assn CSGC

MAYSat 7th InterClub Championships SAN

Sat 14th Coke Methodist Benefit Touranment CAY

Sun 15th Junior Cup - Match 4 - FINALS CSGC

Fri 20th Seafreight National Amateur Golf Champ. CAY

Sat 21st Seafreight National Amateur Golf Champ. CAY

Sun 22nd Seafreight National Amateur Golf Champ. CAY

Mon 23rd Seafreight National Amateur Golf Champ. CAY

Sat 28th St. Hugh's Past Students' Association CAY

JUNEThurs 1 National Trials TBA

Fri 2nd National Trials TBA

Sat 4th National Trials TBA

Sun 5th National Trials TBA

Sat 18th JGA 2-Man Scramble TBA

OCTOBERFri 14th - Mon 17th Johnny Walker Learning for

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Sun 9th Couples Charity Tournament NHILLS

Sat 15th Heroes' Weekend Classic CHILL

Sun 16th Heroes' Weekend Classic CHILL

Sat 22nd Ocean Style Tournament CHILL

Sat 29th St. Andrew High School Benefit

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NOVEMBERSat 5th InterClub Championships RBAY

Sun 13th Kiwanis Club of New Kingston CAY

Sat 19th Alliance Memorial CAY

Sun 20th Alliance Memorial CAY

DECEMBERWed 30th JAMAICA OPEN HM

Sat 3rd JAMAICA OPEN HM

Sun 4th Santa CSGC

Sat 10th JGA 2-Man Scramble TBA

Sun 11th Caymanas Hamper CAY

Calendar of Golf Events 2016/2017

Please note dates are subject to change

KEYCAY - Caymanas Golf & Country Club

CHILL - Cinnamon Hill Golf Club

CSGC - Constant Spring Golf Club

HM - Half Moon Club

MAN - Manchester Club

RBAY - Runaway Bay Golf Club

SAN - Sandals Golf & Country Club

TA - Tryall Club

TBA - To be Announced

JANUARY 2017Wed 11th - Sat 14th 7th Annual Tryall Club

Invitation ProTA

TBA Junior Golf Series - Match 4 MAN

TBA Kiwanis Club of Hopewell TA

TBA Couples Charity Tournament SAN

TBA JGA 2-Man Scramble CSGC

TBA Neurosurgeon Charity Event CAY

FEBRUARY 2017TBA Manchester Club Hamper MAN

TBA Series Match - FINAL RBAY

TBA Rotary Club of Kingston CAY

TBA JGA Flights Classic CAY

TBA JGA Flights Classic CAY

MARCH 2017TBA Interclub Championships CSGC

TBA Junior Cup - Match 1 CSGC

TBA Heart Foundation of Jamaica CSGC

TBA Kiwanis Club of St. Andrew CSGC

TBA Easter Jamboree RBAY

Believe it or not, your golf swing from take away to impact lasts approximately one second, and yet this topic is generally covered in more than 100 pages of any golf book. From this we can safely say there are many variables that influence the way in which we strike a golf ball.

I am anticipating that you, as the reader, are an established golfer and I wish to focus our attention on what is considered by the best coaches and players as the MOST IMPORTANT part of the golf swing – the impact zone. This is the area of the golf swing just before and after impact of the golf ball (the bottom of the swing arc).

What happens through impact will have a direct effect over the direction, distance trajectory and spin of your golf ball.

Through impact is possibly the most misunderstood part of the golf swing … and to keep it simple I want you to think of the BODY for delivering POWER, the ARMS providing the SPEED and the HANDS are there to stabilize and CONTROL the club. The hands are NOT to provide any last moment boost of energy which would result in very inconsistent shots.

BODY = POWER ARMS = SPEED HANDS = CONTROL

If you wish to get more control and consistency to your shots I recommend you try to achieve these swing images:

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If you would like to improve your game, Half Moon offers you the best practice and coaching experience in Jamaica, so why not stop by and allow us to help you find your best golf game.

Best of luck with your golf,

Director of GolfHalf Moon ResortE-mail: sedwards@halfmoon.com

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Notice how the hands are fairly passive, preventing the club face from flipping over through impact. The club face remains relatively square to the target through impact.

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The year 2016 will see an interesting development in a historic tournament with a rich history. The Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships first started in 1957 when Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago started a match play event for the Hoerman Cup, which was donated by Dr. Erik Hoerman of Jamaica. Over the years, additional countries were invited to participate with the attendant expansion of the field, as well as a change in format.

The competition has evolved, becoming the Caribbean’s premier golfing event in which the region’s best golfers participate each summer. Member countries of the Caribbean Golf Association support the Championships each year, vying for the Hoerman Cup (Men), Ramon Baez Cup (Men over 35), Francis & Steele-Perkins Trophy (Senior Men), Higgs & Higgs Cup (Super Senior Men) and the George Teale Trophy (Women).

The Junior Golf Championships is also contested in several categories in July each year and brings together the top junior golfers from various islands. The tournament is twenty-nine years old this year and has been the breeding ground for some wonderful talent. One of the perks of this event is that the low scorer in the Boys under 17 category is invited to the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy. In 2015, Romaine Evans was the recipient of the trip to Britain to participate in this international tournament.

The CGA is not only about serious golf, so twenty one years ago, the Caribbean Golf Classic was introduced. The Classic has been hosted in various islands over the years and caters to golfers of all skill levels. It has been quite popular with members from various territories participating in a Modified Stableford in several flights. An individual and team event, an unlimited number of players are allowed from each participating country.

Arising out a decision by the Caribbean Golf Association council and member countries at their Annual General Meeting in August 2015, the CAGC will take a new format. The Hoerman Cup and George Teale competitions will remain on the calendar for early August. The younger players will be the highlight of this event and where it is felt the focus of the region’s golf should be. The remaining events will be played earlier in the year, concurrently with the CGA Classic. A new event will be introduced for the mid-amateur ladies in the Senior Championships. Competitors will play for the Dessie Henry Trophy.

The Caribbean Golf Association looks forward to growing from strength to strength as it not only provides guidance and support for various governing bodies, but hosts regional events with a view to developing the skills of the Caribbean’s most promising golfers.

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Manchester ClubSituated in the town of Mandeville, the Man-chester Club is a quaint and charming course equipped with nine greens and eighteen differ-ent tee positions. Its elevation, at 2,201 ft above sea level, provides golfers with impressive views of the surrounding countryside. The club was founded in 1865, shortly after the game’s invention in Scotland. The club was declared a Protected Heritage Site in July 2007.

In 2015, the club received funding from the Tourism Enhancement Fund which was used to purchase a new tractor and maintenance equipment. A water catchment area was con-structed to enable more effective watering of the greens.

Future plans (Phase 1) for this year include relocating the office and members’ bar, con-structing a kitchen facility and upgrading the restrooms. The second phase of renovation will depend on raising funds to resurface the ten-nis courts, repair the lighting, provide outdoor seating for participants and spectators and improving the standard of the function centre. In the long term, funds will also be needed for ground maintenance equipment and golf carts, installation of solar panels and resurfacing of the parking area.

Manchester Golf ClubP.O. Box 17, Mandeville

Manchester, Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 962-2403 Fax: (876) 625-6746

E-mail: manchesterclub1865@gmail.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingWHITE 5776 68.4 128RED 4883 69.1 124

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Negril Hills Golf ClubNegril Hills P.O.

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 957-4638 / 3641

Fax: 876-957-3890

E-mail: sbcsav@cwjamaica.com

Website: www.negrilhillsgolfclub.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBLUE 6333 Not Rated (N/R) N/RWHITE 5798 N/R N/RRED 5036 N/R N/R

Negril Hills Golf ClubConstructed in 1994, the Negril Hills course was de-signed by Robert Simmons. Carved from hilly terrain, the course is characterized by rolling fairways, elevat-ed tees and greens and magnificent views. Although hilly, the course is suited to those who enjoy walking during their game. Negril Hills’ charming layout in-cludes interesting features such as marshlands, tricky greens, sloping fairways and dogleg holes. Located close to the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, this course is one of Jamaica’s most distinctive.

Acting Professional: Marlon Johnson

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Ocean Style brings Fun & Frolic to the

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The OCEAN Style Celebrity Golf Tournament has been held on a number of the top golf courses in Jamaica —The Tryall Club, Half Moon, White Witch and Cinnamon Hill—over its (relatively) short six-year life.

Over that time the event has hosted an impressive number of notable personalities from various fields and corners of the globe, from heavyweight boxing champion Len-nox Lewis to Manchester United and England legend Andy Cole; Hollywood heavy-weight Anthony Anderson to NFL superstar Eric Dickerson. Other notables who have participated over the years include: Chris Spencer, Mark Clayton, Donovan Bailey, Jef-frey Dujon, Courtney Walsh, Desmond Haynes, Dave Cameron, Flex Alexander, Shaka Hislop, Frank LeBouf, Verron Haynes, Omar Benson Miller and Mekhi Phifer.

The 2016 iteration will take place October 22 at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Mon-tego Bay. OCEAN Style Tournament Director, Tony Ebanks, brings his substantial ex-perience running golf events, having most recently overseen golf operations at San-dals Emerald in The Bahamas. He said, “Last year was the first year that I was involved with the tournament. It’s a great event—a terrific golf course and a perfect mix of competition, camaraderie and entertainment—I have little doubt that it will grow this year from both local and overseas participation.”

The four person team format lends itself to a relaxed but competitive field, and the organizers promise a slew of engaging and fun challenges and activities to compli-ment the golf. This year the event will be televised and broadcast internationally with a US$1 Million Hole in One prize, which has been sponsored by Tropical Outsourcing.

The tournament takes place against the backdrop of a weekend (Thursday – Sunday) of parties, fashion shows and entertainment that comprise the OCEAN Style Fash-ionShowcase Weekend. Now in its ninth year, the annual event which is being held in partnership with Secrets Resorts, has hosted an enviable who’s who of Hollywood actors, entertainers, sports stars, socialites and power brokers. The combination offers a unique and fun experience with a little something for everyone. Apparently sometimes it can offer a little too much ... ensuring the golfers don’t have ‘too much fun’ on the Friday night before and jeopardize their start times is apparently some-one’s core function on the event team.

OCEAN Style is best known for its fashion and lifestyle media publications that show-case and celebrate luxury in the Caribbean. “Golf is synonymous with luxury and when the idea presented to add a golf tournament as part of our weekend, it made perfect sense. It has quickly evolved into a core aspect of our annual weekend.” - OCEAN Style Editor in Chief and Event Director, Douglas Gordon.

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Assuming that behind every successful golf tournament is an avid golfer, Gordon’s response about his participation, “I own clubs... but to call myself a golfer would require an immense leap of faith. So no I don’t run around and hack up the gorgeous and well-manicured golf course, lol. I prefer to focus on how we can continue to evolve and improve our tournament. Our goal for 2016 is to grow our player base and enhance the golfer’s playing experience. We are delighted to receive the endorsement of the Jamaica Golf Association and for the celebrity partnerships and commitments we have already se-cured for 2016.”

For more on the OCEAN Style Celebrity Golf Invitation visit www.myoceanstyle.com/golf

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In 2015, Guardian Group took on the title sponsorship of a worthwhile golf event with an eight-year history. The Guardian Group Corporate Golf Challenge teed off on December 16 at the Constant Spring Golf Club, with twenty top corporate entities in attendance. Each team was comprised of four members.

The tournament was run in partner-ship with the Constant Spring Golf Club and part proceeds of the event were donated to the L.A. Lyce Basic School and the Shortwood Infant, Pri-mary and Junior School. Newcomers to the event, Ready T.V. dethroned the 2015 winners, JPSCO Ltd. to capture the Guardian Group Champions Cup.

The Guardian Group in Jamaica, which includes Guardian Life Limited and Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Limited was pleased to be affiliated with the event. Mrs. Juven Montague Anderson, Manager -Integrated Mar-keting Communications for Guardian Group, noted that that entity looked forward to being on board with the Constant Spring Golf Club for the 2017 tournament.

Guardian General’s V.P. of Finance Rohan Harrison and Guardian Life’s V.P. of Individual Life Glendon Gordon pose with the winning team Ready T.V.

Guardian Life’s V.P. of Individual Life Glendon Gordon sandwiched by the 2nd place winners.

The third place winners along with Guardian General’s V.P. of Finance Rohan Harrison and Guardian Life’s V.P. of Individual Life Glendon Gordon

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Caymanas Golf & Country ClubSt. Catherine, Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 746-9772-4 Fax: (876) 746-9777

E-mail: play@caymanasgolfclub.com

Website: www. caymanasgolfclub.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBLUE TEES 6844 71.9 123WHITE TEES 6223 69.4 118LADIESWHITE TEES 6223 75.4 128RED TEES 5502 71.3 120

Caymanas Golf & Country Club In the foothills of St. Catherine lies the Caymanas Golf & Coun-try Club, a picturesque parkland style course. Designed by Howard Watson of Canadian Golf Landscaping Limited, Cay-manas first opened in 1957. Caymanas is rich in vegetation, in-cluding imposing Cotton and Guango trees that stand guard over the fairways. The course features limestone formations, elevated tees and greens, as well as panoramic views of the surrounding parishes. Caymanas has played host to an im-pressive array of tournaments, including the JAMAICA OPEN and Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf.

Golf Professional: Clive Clayton

Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships

Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships

Jamaica Open

Red Stripe Invitational

Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf

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Constant Spring

Jamaica Open

Hoerman Cup Challenge

Tournaments Hosted:

Constant Spring Golf ClubConstant Spring Road, Kingston

Jamaica, W.I.

Tel: (876) 924-1610 Fax: (876) 931-7741

E-mail: csgc@cwjamaica.com

Web: www.constantspringgolfclub.com

Tee Yardage Course Ratings Slope RatingBACK 6197 70.6 129WHITE 5866 69.1 129FRONT 5205 71.2 124

Constant Spring Golf Club Originally a nine-hole golf course, Constant Spring is known for its narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Though fairly short, a combination of bunkers, gullies and ponds makes the layout chal-lenging. Designed by Stanley Thompson, a renowned Scottish-Canadian Golf Course Architect, Constant Spring has hosted several prestigious events, includ-ing the JAMAICA OPEN.

The mechanization of the maintenance of the Con-stant Spring golf course was chief among the en-hancements in 2015. For 2016, the aim is to continue to improve the irrigation system, pave cart paths, acquire additional maintenance equipment for the course, as well as improve the clubhouse facilities. A Par 33 Night Course will be Constant Spring’s Signa-ture Project going into 2017.

Golf Professional: Jason Lopez

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Wesley Brown: Top Local Amateur to Top Local ProWesley Brown, one of Jamaica’s best golfers, turned professional in 2012. Prior to turning professional, Brown has been a National Representative at both senior and junior levels.

Brown first represented Jamaica in 2004 in the Dominican Republic as part of the National Junior Team and subsequently represented the island on three other occasions, with his final appearance in junior appearance in 2008. In 2010, he qualified for the National Senior team and represented Jamaica at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships up to 2012.

His best individual placement was fourth among one hundred competitors in this regional event. Since turning pro, Brown has made his mark on the international golfing scene, winning a major event and doing well enough to finish the season as the highest money earner in 2014 on the Carolina Tour. In 2015, Wesley was nominated for the Sportsman of the Year Award and received a category award for the sport of golf.

Peter Chin: All Round SportsmanAn avid sportsman and the current President of the Jamaica Golf Association, Peter Chin has distinguished himself in several sports. Between 1975 and 1979, he played hockey for the Jamaica, representing the island at both the Pan American Games and the Caribbean Championships.

In the intervening years, Chin played Senior Cup cricket for the University of the West Indies and Lucas Cricket Club. He also used his natural sporting ability on behalf of the UWI in the Kingston & St. Andrew Football Association’s Major League football.

Age has not diminished Chin’s natural talent. In recent years, he has focused his attention on golf. In 2015, he made the national senior team and competed in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships, held at Cinnamon Hill. In collaboration with his partner, Easton Williams, Chin took home the Higgs and Higgs trophy in a tie for first place with the Bahamas. The last time Jamaica won that competition was in 2001 when the team with Puerto Rico.

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