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Stephen Ames Cup:

More than a golf tournament
Reprinted with the permission of Rick Betts, Canada Team manager, CJGA

Rick Small
Rick Betts

 

 

 

 

Ames demonstrating
Stephen Ames demonstrating at the clinic during the Stephen Ames Cup

Over the past four years I've had the opportunity to travel with a number of international teams with the CJGA.  It was with great anticipation that I landed at Piarco Airport in Trinidad last week for the second annual Stephen Ames Cup.  In all honesty I didn't know what to expect from a country that tends to fly under the radar for the most part.  A small island, rich in oil reserves, tucked in the Caribbean that turned out to be a hidden gem - not only for its beautiful landscape but for the people who call it home.

Ten of Canada's finest junior golfers earned the right to represent the CJGA and Canada at the Ryder Cup style tournament hosted by St. Andrew's Golf Club in Moka.  They had no idea what was in store for them.

It quickly became evident that Team Trinidad & Tobago would be tough to beat. Kudos to the Trinidad team for closing out a strong Canadian side 15 - 5 after three days of competition in fourball, foursome, and singles matches to bring the overall series to 1-1. There was great golf on display by both sides as the Canadians adjusted quickly to playing on a different grass than they had become accustomed to. 

But this trip was much more than a golf tournament.

In the hours following the final round, the gracious organizing committee led by Deborah Costelloe put the culture and traditions of Trinidad & Tobago on display. 

 

There were bus trips organized to the beautiful beaches of Maracas and boat trips on the majestic Atlantic Ocean. 

It was rare not to see one of the Canadian team members with a smile on their face-myself included.  Quickly, the trip became an exchange of culture between the countries as the two teams blended into one group.

Let's not forgot about Stephen Ames.  A born Trini who now calls Canada home takes great pride in his birth country and the tournament that bears his name.  Not only was he at the golf course each day, he also accompanied both teams on the island trips. 

One of the Canadian players approached me at the golf course one day.  "It's probably not going to hit me for a month or so but Stephen Ames just looked at my golf swing on the range and.... talked about it," he said.  I could only laugh as he was at a loss for words.

It was not uncommon to see Ames working with all of the players at one time or another on the putting green or driving range.  He cheered them on during their matches and congratulated or consoled them when they were completed.  He had nicknames for the kids and it was obvious how much it meant to them.  Quickly, Stephen became one of the group.

I'll never forget this trip and I can safely say that nobody who experienced it will either.  Thank you to the organizing committee, the golf course, the sponsors, and most importantly Stephen Ames.  For one-week you made a difference in the lives of 20 junior golfers.

Sometimes, winning isn't everything.

The teams
Team Trinidad & Tobago and Team Canada at the Stephen Ames Cup

Mid Year General Meeting Rescheduled
The Mid Year Meeting will be held on Wednesday October 4, 2006 at 5pm at the Clubhouse.

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CAGC Championships 2006
Caymanas Golf Club, Jamaica
July 29 - August 26  2006

TnT Team
The T&T National Team in the 2006 CAGC Championships

 

Robert Grell on the 50th
Anniversary of the Hoerman Cup

Robert grell"It was truly a memorable occasion as I was the only player to represent his country in 2006 having also represented T&T in 1956.  The occasion brought back fond memories of the numerous friendships that I have made over the years and having played on most of the best courses in the Caribbean".

 

St Andrews Golf Club was well represented on the T&T National Team in the 2006 CAGC Championships. Several members from our club competed in the following divisions:

Hoerman Cup     Mid Amateur      Seniors      Super Seniors      Ladies

Club members accounted for eight of the fourteen National Team Players including Robert Grell who had the distinction of playing in both the inaugural Hoerman Cup in 1957 and this year's 50th Anniversary - well done Robert!

Trinidad and Tobago won the overall championships bringing the Arthur Zaidie Trophy back to our shores for the first time ever. Other notable finishes were second in the Hoerman Cup, Mid Amateur, Super Seniors and Ladies Divisions and sixth in the Senior Division.

There were celebrations for the Golden anniversary of the Hoerman Cup that accompanied the tournament and special recognition was made of several of our members. They were as follows:

Robert Grell         John Sellier       Stephen Ames       Peter Hale
Brian Grell           Teddy Grell        Robert Charlett     Dick Taitt
Anthony Gill

We look forward to the 2007 CACG Championships which are scheduled to be held in the Dominican Republic.

  Captain's Log

Bernard Pantin
By Bernard Pantin
Captain

Diligence in monitoring the handicap system seemed to be having a great effect on the handicaps of the club’s membership based on the results of the August medal, when a modest net 70 from Denis De Gannes was enough to earn the monthly prime spot in the car park.

 On a course made challenging with the use of the Tiger Tee on 16, and some difficult pin positions, low scoring was at a premium. Doug Ammon claimed the Frontenac title with well played round of 71, while Tom Blue grabbed the net prize in the 1st Flight with 72.  Best Gross in the 2nd flight went to Russell Hosein (82), and Rikhi Permanand in the 3rd (87), while the net prizes went to Gerry Sampson and Kendall Aleong both with net 72.

In the seniors division Errol Ajodha and Adrian Isaac each registered 68 net from the White Tees with Ajodha winning on the count-back. 

 

At the Presentation our Captain, Bernard Pantin noted that all scores were not being posted by members and reiterated that once a player tees off, he or she must return a score to the Starter. Members are further advised that it is mandatory for nine-hole scores to be submitted. The Captains' Committee will be taking a closer look at this issue over the coming weeks and will take the appropriate action to ensure compliance and that members handicaps reflect their true current form.

 

 Members are reminded that the basic premise of the USGA Handicap system is that every player will try to make the best score at each hole in every round, regardless of where the round is played, and that the player will post every round for peer review. 

 

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Mercedes Trophy Tournament


B Class Winner Rene Ayoung is all smiles
with her husband Ron at the
Mercedes Trophy Prize Giving

 

The Mercedes Trophy tournament has grown into something very special at our club. In fact, no other tournament cant boast a complete sell out in  36 hours! On the day of the tournament we were blessed with fine weather which we needed with a full field of competitors. This tournament was a qualifier to reach the second stage of the tournament in Cancun, Mexico in September 2006. The qualifiers from Mexico will go on to compete in Germany later this year.

Also up for grabs on the day was a Mercedes Benz, A Class, for a hole in one on the 7th Hole , trophies and many other very special prizes. The upstairs bar was beautifully decorated and to add to the festive atmosphere co-sponsor Veuve Clicquot served champagne at the prize giving.

Mercedes C class winner
C Class winner Cathy Ann Boucaud
celebrates her win with friends
L to R: Maria Nunes (General Manager),
Janine Winston, Rachel Mouttet,
Cathy Ann Boucaud (centre),
Nicole Lawrence (top),
Camille Chatoor & Jean Boucaud

logoMERCEDES TROPHY TOURNAMENT

July 22, 2006
RESULTS

 

 

 

1st Flight

1st Place

John Hale

40

2nd Place

Christian Quesnel

39

3rd Place

Louis Ottley

38

4th Place

Brent Gonsalves

38

 

 

 

2nd Flight

1st Place

Rene Ayoung

39

2nd Place

Ruthven Jack

38

3rd Place

Harnarine Maharaj

37

4th Place

Cecil Camacho

37

 

 

 

3rd Flight

1st Place

Cathy Ann Boucaud

39

2nd Place

Anthony Hosang

39

3rd Place

Andrew Mouttet

38

 

 

 
ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Nearest the Pin 5th

Bruce Mouttet

3' 10"

Nearest the Pin 7th

Andrew Mouttet

3' 3"

Nearest the Pin 11th

Angela Hodgkinson

7' 11"

Nearest the Pin 15th

Angela Hodgkinson

3' 8"

 

 

 

Longest Drive Male

Stephen Small

 

Longest Drive Female

Sandra Montano

 

 

 

 

Best Gross

Mitchum Jasper

72

 

 

2006 September - December Tournament Schedule
Sep-06
Saturday
9
September Medal
Saturday
16
Agostini Ladies Open
Sunday
17
Agostini Ladies Open
Saturday
23
Hand Arnold Junior Club Championships
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Republic Day
Saturday
30
Courts
Oct-06
Saturday
7
Moet & Chandon
Sunday 
8
Oreo Tang Junior Medal
Friday
13
Schlumberger
Saturday
14
October Medal
Saturday
21
Direct TV
Monday
23
Living Waters Charity 
Sunday
29
Macfoods Junior  Classic 
Nov-06
Saturday
4
November Medal
Sunday
5
Hi Lo Trini Scramble
Sunday
12
Oreo Tang Junior Medal
Saturday
25
December Medal
Sunday
26
Junior Christmas Hamper
Dec-06
Saturday
2
Men's Christmas Hamper
Sunday
3
Ladies Christmas Hamper
Monday
25
Christmas Day
Tuesday
26
Boxing/Family Tournament

 

Christmas Hamper earlier than usual
The best of the world professional golfers including our own Stephen Ames will be teeing it up at Sandy Lane from December 5-10 in the WGC World Cup. As a result we have brought forward our Christmas Hampers to Saturday December 2nd for the men and Sunday December 3rd for the ladies, as we know many of our members may wish to go to Barbados to enjoy the World Cup.  By extension, the December Medal, followed by the White Hat will take place on Saturday November 25.


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Ladies Monthly Medal

Tuesday July 4th, 2006
1. Pauline Raynor 74
2. Gillian Quesnel 76
3. Angela Hodgkinson 76

Best Gross:
Amoy Chang Fong 84

 

August
Tuesday August 8yh, 2006 1. Chandra Jaggernauth 68
2. Gillian Quesnel 70
3. Sue Permanad 72

Best Gross:
Sandra Montano 81

 

 

Men's Medal Results

Sat. 8th July 2006

(July Medal)

 

Overall Medal Winner: Eric Griffith 65

Frontenac: S. Costelloe 73


1st Flight +2-6
Gross: S. Costelloe . 73
Net: R. Charlett 73


2nd Flight 7-11
Gross: T. Blue 78
Net: M. Scott 70


3rd Flight 12 -15
Gross: A. Isaac 84
Net: B. Holley 72


4th Flight 16+
Gross: R. Gordon 90
Net: A. Ho Sing Loy 72


Seniors
Gross: H. Knox 84
Net: B. Jaggassar 75


Nearest The Pin #11: R. Rodriguez 5'

Nearest The Pin # 15: P. Hale 4' 7"

Men's Medal Results

Sat. 12th August 2006

(August Medal)

 

Overall Medal winner:
Dennis De Gannes 70

Frontenac: Doug Ammon 71

 

1st Flight  0 – 8

Gross: Doug Ammon 71

Net: Tom Blue 72

 

2nd Flight 9 – 15

Gross: Russel Hosein 82

Net: Gerry Sampson 72

 

3rd Flight 16+

Gross: Rikhi Permanand  87

Net: Kendall Aleong 72

 

Seniors

Gross: Robert Grell 74

Net: Errol Ajodha     68

 

Nearest the pin #11: Ian Staubble 8’3’

Nearest the pin #15: Anthony Wight 2’7”

Eric Griffith
Overall Medal Winner Eric Griffith (centre) is congratulated by Mathuine Thomas, promotions Manager & John Herde, Marketing Director, Vemco at the July Gatorade Medal

 

Sandra Montano
Best Gross Winner in the August Ladies Medal Sandra Montano is congratulated by sponsor Stephen Hale of Hand Arnold

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