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The Eyes of the World Will Be Set on the Teeth of the Dog - Casa de Campo, Dominican Republica During the Second Edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship

10/21/2015

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One of the main goals of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) is to aid in the development and growth of the game in Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America. Its mission is focused on the every country in this region, including those that do not have a big golfing tradition and who are still in the process of organizing themselves in a more effective way. With this in mind, the Founding Partners: the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, have joined forces in order to inspire more golfers to take up the sport.
The maiden edition paved the way, and there are many opportunities for thousands of young players in the region, who perceive the LAAC as a unique chance to be part of something special. This is no exaggeration, considering this championship grants the winner the main prize of playing in the 2016 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. In addition, the winner and the runner(s)-up will be exempt into The Open Qualifying Series for The 145TH Open at Royal Troon and into sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club next year. And finally, the champion will receive full exemptions into the 2016 The Amateur Championship, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible.
Everything that the Latin America Amateur Championship set in motion had a great impact on the region, but most specifically on those places where golf was neither highly developed nor massively played. Golf Federations in countries such as Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Jamaica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Trinidad and Tobago, experienced an unforgettable week as well as their players.
That is why there is a big expectation ahead of the second edition of LAAC that will take place January 14-17, 2016 at Teeth of the Dog - Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic.
“Hosting this second edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship will foster the game even more in our country, in Central America and the Caribbean. But at the same time, it will be very important for the Dominican Republic in terms of the development of the game. This event has generated unprecedented enthusiasm among the young players who see the possibility of playing in the Masters, The Open or the U.S. Open, something priceless and for which we must be very grateful,” said Rafael Canario, Executive Vice-President of the Federación Dominicana de Golf.
Likewise, Pablo Suinaga, President of the Federación Mexicana de Golf, highlighted the fact that the championship has become a big boost for the youngsters. “The Latin America Amateur Championship is a great event that gives you the possibility of playing in the most important championships in the world; it’s something unique. This year, our players have been competing in many tournaments in order to have a good position in the world ranking, which would grant them the chance to play in the LAAC,” said Suinaga.
Meanwhile, Mauricio Musmanni Cordero, President of the Federación de Golf de Costa Rica, is very enthused over the Latin America Amateur Championship being played in Central America. “We really have great expectations regarding the second edition of the LAAC, which will be played near our country. It’s a great and unique opportunity for the game to keep growing in this part of the world. This tournament has set a benchmark for others to follow. The fact that three of the most important golf organizations in the world such as the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA are behind this event is hugely important as they provide a great deal of support,” said Musmanni Cordero.
The Latin America Amateur Championship has served as an inspiration for many amateur players. Proof of that was watching the Chilean Matías Domínguez (champion of the first edition of the LAAC) playing at the Masters and the Argentine Alejandro Tosti (runner-up at the LAAC) with the chance to play in The Open and the U.S. Open.


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About the Masters Tournament
Inspired by its founders, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the Masters Tournament has embraced its obligation and seized opportunities to promote the game since the Tournament´s inception in 1934. The efforts of the Masters on behalf of the game of golf are aimed to preserve its integrity, celebrate sportsmanship, applaud champions, positively affect people in need through philanthropy, and give all that is possible back to the game. The Masters is focused on providing stewardship for the game, especially for amateur players and youth around the world.
For more information, visit www.masters.com. 

About The R&A
Based in St Andrews, The R&A organizes The Open, major amateur events and international matches. Together with the United States Golf Association, The R&A governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The R&A´s working jurisdiction is global, excluding the United States and Mexico.
The R&A is committed to working for golf and supports the growth of the game internationally and the development and management of sustainable golf facilities. The R&A operates with the consent of 152 organizations from the amateur and professional game and on behalf of over thirty million golfers in 138 countries.
For more information, visit www.randa.org. 
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About the USGA
The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women´s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, attracting players and fans from more than 160 countries. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA´s reach is global with a working jurisdiction in the United States, its territories and Mexico, serving more than 25 million golfers and actively engaging 150 golf associations.
The USGA is one of the world´s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game´s history and invests in the development of the game through the delivery of its services and its ongoing "For the Good of the Game" grants program. Additionally, the USGA´s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.
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​Changes in the life of Dominguez and Tosti after the 2015 LAAC

10/19/2015

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The Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) was created to promote the growth and development of golf in the region. And that general idea has a direct impact on the individual career of each one of the players in the field of this unprecedented event, which grants the winner the main prize of playing in the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. In addition, the winner and the runner(s)-up will be exempt into the The Open Qualifying Series for The 145TH Open at Royal Troon and into sectional qualifying for the U.S. Open Championship at Oakmont Country Club next year. Finally, the champion will receive full exemptions into 2016 The Amateur Championship, 2016 U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible.
Matías Domínguez and Alejandro Tosti, champion and runner-up, respectively, of the first edition of the LAAC, can give testimony of what this championship means to a player. “The first time I held a golf club in my hands, I dreamt of playing in the Masters. I never thought I would achieve it so soon,” said Dominguez, the 22-year-old Chilean who is still shaken after driving down Magnolia Lane and into the fabulous world of Augusta National earlier this year.
And that´s what the LAAC is all about: very important prizes, deep emotions and excellent organization that is true to the style of the Masters, The R&A and USGA, the three partners that created a championship that became a turning point for golf in Latin America. That is how the players that were in the field of the maiden event at Pilar Golf, Buenos Aires, Argentina, felt it and experienced it.
“Without a doubt, the LAAC changed my life,” said Domínguez, a college player at Texas Tech University, in a special show broadcast by Golf Channel Latin America. In addition toplaying in the Masters, where he didn´t make the cut even though he played two very good rounds of golf, the Chilean played the final qualifying of the U.S. Open and The Open, and he was in the field of The Amateur Championship.
Furthermore, Domínguez played his first Web.Com Tour tournament, the second tour in the United States and the road to the PGA TOUR. At the Chile Classic, he made the cut and finished in 30th place (-10) with four rounds under par.
On the other hand, Tosti still has bittersweet memories of the final holes at the 2015 LAAC, when he held the victory in his hands. “Two words sum up that moment: pride and disappointment,” recalls the 19-year-old Argentinean from Club Mitre de Pérez in Rosario, Argentina. But you learn a lot from this difficult experiences, and Alejandro is the first to admit that. “Life experiences make you stronger and define you as a golf player. It will be very important in the future,” said the boy from Rosario.
After a week filled with emotions, where he was the local favorite, Tosti, a student athlete at the University of Florida, had some health issues that kept him away from golf for a several weeks. But upon his return, he was able to shine again with rounds of 72-71 at The Amateur Championship, which allowed him to make it to the match play stage. He lost in the quarter-finals to Frenchman Robin Sciot-Siegrist.
That is the Latin America Amateur Championship: a championship filled with emotions, chances and where dreams come true. Or let Dominguez and Tosti tell you about it, two heroes of the future who are realising their potential.


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About the Masters Tournament
Inspired by its founders, Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, the Masters Tournament has embraced its obligation and seized opportunities to promote the game since the Tournament´s inception in 1934. The efforts of the Masters on behalf of the game of golf are aimed to preserve its integrity, celebrate sportsmanship, applaud champions, positively affect people in need through philanthropy, and give all that is possible back to the game. The Masters is focused on providing stewardship for the game, especially for amateur players and youth around the world.
For more information, visit www.masters.com. 

About The R&A
Based in St Andrews, The R&A organizes The Open, major amateur events and international matches. Together with the United States Golf Association, The R&A governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, Equipment Standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The R&A´s working jurisdiction is global, excluding the United States and Mexico.
The R&A is committed to working for golf and supports the growth of the game internationally and the development and management of sustainable golf facilities. The R&A operates with the consent of 152 organizations from the amateur and professional game and on behalf of over thirty million golfers in 138 countries.
For more information, visit www.randa.org. 
​
About the USGA
The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women´s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, attracting players and fans from more than 160 countries. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA´s reach is global with a working jurisdiction in the United States, its territories and Mexico, serving more than 25 million golfers and actively engaging 150 golf associations.
The USGA is one of the world´s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game´s history and invests in the development of the game through the delivery of its services and its ongoing "For the Good of the Game" grants program. Additionally, the USGA´s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries.
For more information about the USGA, visit www.usga.org.

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The Brewers win BGA better ball at Apes Hill.

10/19/2015

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Republic Bank's Marketing Manager, Debbie Stoute (2nd right) was presenting the first prize to Yvonne and Jim Brewer (middle) flanked by the BGA vice Chairman James Johnson (left) and the BGA Chairman Cally Boyea (right).

The husband and wife team of Jim and Yvonne Brewer are celebrating as winners of the Barbados Golf Association's better-ball tournament which was played over the weekend at Apes Hill.

The Brewers combined on Saturday to win event, which was supported by Republic Bank and Sol, by a point and were chased down by three other teams who had to be separated by the count-back system.
The winners scored 45 points in the Stableford competition over 18 holes, in a highly competitive tournament which attracted 36 two-ball teams. They were followed by three teams who each scored 44 and in the end Marcus Clarke and Omar Allahar were adjudged second while Barbados female players Lynn deCambra-Mcleod and Julia Stephenson finished third. Fourth were Simon Proverbs and Geraldo Thomas.
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Under the Stableford format, teams were awarded points for their best score on each hole and the better the score, the higher the number of points awarded.

Several prizes were up for grabs and the skills of the players were tested on the par3's where closest-to-the-pin prizes were awarded. Among those winning closest-to-pin individual awards were: Simon Proverbs (Hole No.2); Julia Stephenson (Hole No.5); Bobby Edghill (Hole No.8); Dave Henderson (Hole No.12) and Yvonne Brewer (Hole No.16).

The tournament, at the upscale Apes Hill club, featured a 1pm shot-gun start and following competition on the greens and fairways - players , sponsors and organisers gathered at the Club House for a presentation ceremony where BGA President Cally Boyea and Tournament coordinator James Johnson thanked all for participating and praised the staff of Apes Hill for hosting an exciting event.

Among those presenting prizes was Republic Bank's Marketing Manager, Debbie Stoute, who said the bank was happy to support the tournament and partner with the BGA and Apes Hill in helping to develop golf on the island.

The tournament was hosted as a fund-raising effort by the BGA, in support of junior golfers, and new Professional at Apes Hill and Director of Golf, Roger Beale said they were proud to partner the BGA in such a worthy cause.

​By Bernard Babb
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Pairings for BGA Apes Hill Better Ball on Saturday October 17th

10/15/2015

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Dear Golfers,
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Below are the pairings for BGA Apes Hill Better Ball on Saturday October 17th. 

The format for the day will be a two person better ball game, stoke play, starting with a 1 o’clock shotgun. We would like to start promptly at 1pm so are asking everyone to check in by 12:30. Please fill out your score cards clearly with each players gross and net scores for both 9’s and for the 18 holes and hand them in to myself, Trenton Weeks or Roger Beale.  
Anyone over the age of 60 may go forward to the yellow tees, the majority will be playing from the white tee markers and the ladies of the red tees. Handicaps need to be adjusted to correspond to the tee box played. Handicap Index charts are in the pro shop. Please pay the tournament fees on arrival.
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There will be prizes for the1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers as well as five closest to the pin prizes on the par threes. Also there will be a complimentary bar with canapes sponsored by Republic Bank starting approximately 30-minutes prior to the prize-giving ceremony. And there will be a $5 Banks beer special running all day.
Please try your best to avoid driving in muddy areas of the golf course as well as repairing pitch marks on the greens and filling in divots with sand. And I would appreciate if everyone made an effort to keep up with the group in front of them also.

I look forward to a great day with you all at the Apes Hill Club.
James Johnson


1  
Teddy Williams
Frere Delmas
Bill Hoad
Stephen Farmer

2  
Ansari Muhajiri
Steve Buckmaster
Shane Johnson 
Richie Alleyne

3  
Denny Forster
Helen Foster
Oaziah Layne
Xzavier Wiggins

4  
Simon Proverbs
Gerardo Thomas
Charles Cox
Bruce Tudor

5  
Geoffrey DeCaries
Terry Hanton
Guy Beauvais
Mike Challis

6  
Lynn DeCambra McLeod
Julia Stephenson
Alyssa Inniss-Gittens
Emily Odwin
7  
Tyronne Mapp
Roger Bryan
Orlando Crichlow
Neville Brewster

8  
Sunil Chatrani
Chris DaCaries
Marcus Clarke
Omar Allahar

9  
Benny Larsson
Graham Turner
John Cutts
Ralph Taylor

10 
Todd Wosminity
Nik Lashley
Yvonne Brewer
Jim Brewer

11 
Damien Edghill
Rick Turell
Graham Bethal
Miles Pierce

12 
Bruce Hacket
David Wright
Ben Arrindell
Wayne Kirton
13 
Ivan Codrington
Zerina Belgrave
Leiza Munn-Blakeley
Eryn Munn-Blakeley

14 
Alistair Brown
Roger Edghill
Guy Roberts
David Henderson

15 
Christian Mason
Julien Arthur
Kailash Pardasani
Dimetri Vamvakas

16 
Ramesh Jonnalagadda
David Rosin
Tony Harris
Charlie Edward

17 
Brian Foster
Doug McGougan
Peter Beckford
Brian Lee

18 
Iz Hustler
Peter Emmerson
Patrick Mckeown
Mike Dean
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