30/04/2023 Uncategorized No Comments

TCI GOLF WINS CARIBBEAN CLASSIC

Turks and Caicos Golf Association Wins Caribbean Classic Tournament.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has won the 27th annual Caribbean Classic Golf Tournament, following three days of competition in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic on the 29th of April 2023.

The Caribbean Classic is one of the highlights of Competitive Golf, organized by the Caribbean Golf Association. It allows participation of amateurs from 12 countries, including the Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, Guadalupe, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Barbados, the Cayman Islands, Martinique, St Lucia, and USVI.

“Having led a team of seventy two (72) golfers to Casa de Campo, our homeland, the Turks and Caicos Islands was well represented,” said Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Association Vice President Mark Fulford. “We are proud to carry the flag of Turks and Caicos and win this tournament as we have been competing for years and happy to become this year’s Champion. Special thanks to the golfers who gave of their time, talent and money to be apart of the team this year. We hope we can take a larger team next year. ”

TCI Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes accompanied the TCI Golf Association and National Team to the Caribbean Golf Classic and was overjoyed that the TCI Golf team made a spectacular showing in presence and performance. Forbes said, “golf is a great sport with endless opportunities, and I recommend that young Turks Islanders take up the sport. I would like to commend the players who represented the TCI in their astonishing achievements!”

Head Golf Professional of Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club Mr Sean Wilson stated: “that it was a great win for team Turks and Caicos as they represented the country proudly and brought back the trophies in all three divisions on behalf of the TCIGA! It is a very proud moment in our history of golf in the country.”

Organized by the Caribbean Golf Association and hosted by one of the members of the twelve countries of the CGA, the Caribbean Classic is an individual and team event, competed for, by teams of unlimited number of players from each participating member country, playing eighteen holes each day.

Team Turks and Caicos amassed the most points overall and won the George Noon Cup for the first time in 27 years! Team Turks and Caicos men’s team won the Robert Grell Trophy, and the team Turks and Caicos ladies won the Jodi Munn Barrow Trophy.

Individual winners include Audrey Hardie in 2nd place LF 7 division, Carol Brown in 1st place LF 6 division, Lucy Bullard in 2nd place LF 5 division, Kerry Wessinger in 1st place LF 4 division, Christina Pretorius in 2nd place LF 3 division, Andrea Todd in 2nd place LF 1 division.

Men winners include Justin Simons 3rd place in MP division, Jonathan Kattan 1st place in M6 Flight, Jarrett Forbes in 2nd place M5 flight, Terry Kuula in 3rd place M4 flight and Carl DeFazio in 2nd place M3 flight.

18/04/2023 News, Tournaments No Comments

2023 Bob Graham Classic

26th Annual Bob Graham Golf Classic

The Turks & Caicos Islands Golf Association hosted the annual Bob Graham Classic this past Sunday, April 16th, an event that began in 1997 after our fledgling golf association sent a team to the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship which was held in Jamaica that year.  Bob Graham played in the senior division of the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship several years in a row and assisted our fundraising with the Bob Graham Classic, a fun social golf event.  In memory of Bob, the TCI Golf Association is happy to continue this event.

This year’s event was hugely successful thanks to our generous sponsors and all those who participated by playing or bidding on the silent auction prizes as we look to enhance our promotion of golf by forming a structured junior development program. More on that program in the coming months.

Enjoy the slideshow video featuring our sponsors and all of the prize winners!

First Net Winners: Bill Koutsouras, Christina Pretorius, Denise Douglas and Kirk Stewart.
Second Net Winners: Aiden Paisley, Cole Johnson, John Donatien and Mervin Cox.
Third Net Winners: Bradley Reeve, Graham Canham, Syed Hassan and Vaughan Paisley.
Fourth Net TIED win in Retro: Ken Patterson, John Landers, Michelle Patterson and Rob Eydenberg.

17/04/2023 Charity, News, Tournaments No Comments

WOMEN’S GOLF DAY 1ST JUNE 2023

Ladies, are you ready to show off your golf skills and have a blast on the green with other women who share your passion for the game? Then mark your calendars for our upcoming Women’s Golf Day.

This event is the perfect opportunity to get out on the course, meet new friends, and network with fellow female golfers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, you’ll have a great time playing a round of golf with other women who love the game as much as you do.

Plus, with a variety of skill levels represented, you’ll have the chance to learn from others and improve your game. And let’s not forget about the networking opportunities – you never know who you might meet and where it could lead!

So don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and take your golf skills to the next level. Register now to secure your spot at our ladies golf event, happening at The Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club on the 1st June.  We can’t wait to see you there!  Call or email us today.

12/03/2023 Charity, Tournaments No Comments

2023 Wine Cellar Cup

The Wine Cellar Cup committee is proud to announce that this year’s proceeds from the annual event were presented to 2 youth-oriented charitable organizations, the Edward Gartland Youth Centre and United Way Turks & Caicos. The Edward Gartland Youth Centre is a non-profit organization providing a centre for the youth of Providenciales with activities ranging from tutoring, to sports and recreation, arts and crafts and so much more. The United Way TCI is a non-profit organization that has a wide range of outreach programs including youth development, after-school reading programs and crime prevention. The Charities received cheques totalling $80,000 as each graciously accepted $40,000 which brings the 12-year total donated by the WCGFT and its Sponsors to $460,000. What an amazing record and we look forward to giving even more next year.

The committee thanks our sponsors and organizers who were key in our efforts to give back to the youth of the TCI Community. Congratulations to the golf champion team of Ted Bayley, Mike Adamo, Kurt Rivers and Jorge Rodriguez, with second place captured by Carola Stipa’s team of Jerina Chui, Paul Murray, and Fraser Dods. Third place consisted of Chris Pretorius, Kirk Stewart, Tim Mack, and Andrea Todd, while fourth place was Collette Coty’s team of Don Collins, Brooke Rivers and Jumphol Srinark. The best two-person scramble team was Collette Coty and Brooke Rivers. Ninety-six players participated on 24 teams resulting in the largest WCC field ever! Thank you all.

11/02/2023 Championship, Tournaments No Comments

2023 RTCGC PRESIDENT’S CHAMPIONSHIP

Sixty-two golfers took part in the popular two-day weekend stableford event over the weekend of the 5th & 6th of February.

The men’s championship saw an exciting sudden death playoff as Toby Barkworth outlasted Mike Adamo by holeing a difficult 6-foot putt on the 10th hole. The Ladies Championship was also extremely close as only one point separated Carol Brown and Andrea Todd.

The overall results are as follows:-

Overall Men’s Champion Toby Barkworth 74 points
Overall Ladies Champion Carol Brown 69 points

Ladies 1ST flight Champion Andrea Todd 68 points
Ladies 2nd flight Champion Collette Coty 65 points

Men’s 1st flight Champion Mike Adamo 74 points
Men’s 2nd flight Champion Graham Canham 70 points
Men’s 3rd flight Champion Simon Dobbs 72 points

Most improved 2nd day (by 9 points) Jarrett Forbes

02/01/2023 Awards No Comments

ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS VOTED #1 COURSE IN THE CARIBBEAN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2ND JANUARY 2023
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

THE ROYAL TURKS AND CAICOS GOLF CLUB VOTED NUMBER ONE IN THE CARIBBEAN BY USATODAY’S 10BEST

Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club is delighted to announce it is #1 in the Caribbean as voted by USAToday’s 10Best Top Ten, ranking first among the Caribbean’s 70 courses.

“This successful result was a collective team effort in which we are both honored and overwhelmed,” comments Dave Douglas, Director of Golf;  “Our goal was to be voted #1 in The Caribbean and that dream has come true. The award was made possible through the teamwork of the entire staff which includes the grounds crew who keep Royal Turks and Caicos impeccably maintained, the friendly clubhouse staff who organize each golfer’s day, through to the golf operations team who keep our customers interests as their goal. Together we will celebrate the entire 2023 and would like to thank everyone for their support.”

Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club has set an impressive history of multi award-winning milestones.  This latest achievement is the fourth year in a row it has collected a “top ten” award and since 1992 has been voted #1 Sports Activity by US News and has numerous Trip Advisor accolades.

This was the fourth nomination for Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club (formally known as Provo Golf Club)  and competition was tough.  The eventual ranking is as follows:-

  1. Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club
  2. Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo
  3. Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club
  4. Punta Espada Golf Course
  5. Corales Golf Course, Puntacana Resort & Club
  6. Cinnamon Hill at Rose Hall
  7. Old Quarry Golf Course
  8. Tierra del Sol Course
  9. Sandals Emerald Bay Golf Course
  10. Baha Mar Royal Blue Golf Course

10Best is a unique award since no business pays to be listed and independent readers help pick the 10best in any category.  Travel experts select the top twenty nominees in the contest, and it is up to readers to make the final decision by casting their vote.  Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club promoted voting via Facebook, Instagram and through their following of Turks and Caicos’ residents and Islanders.

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21/11/2022 News, Tournaments No Comments

2022 Provo Ryder Cup

Congratulations to The International Team for their impressive 24-to-18-point victory in the 30th Annual Provo Ryder Cup sponsored by Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty.  The event took part over the weekend of the 21st November.

Fifty- Six members took part over the two-day spirited event with great weather, course conditions, and competition. 13 of the 42 matches went to the 18th hole and a further 9 matches finished on the 17th green outlining how close the 2022 Cup actually was.

07/11/2022 Championship, News, Tournaments No Comments

2022 29TH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

RTCGC hosted its 29th Club Championship the last weekend of October experiencing good weather, beautiful course conditions, and great golf. The annual 36-hole stroke play event featured a strong field that competed in four men’s flights and one ladies’ division.

Fifteen-year-old Kurt Rivers shot rounds of 73, 73 for a two-day total of 146 to win the Men’s Club Championship by a narrow two shots over many times past champion Jumphol Srinark. Despite the 52-year difference in their ages they were tied through the first 30 holes of play. Kurt then pulled one shot ahead on the 13th hole and maintained that lead in an exciting duel until his birdie finish on 18 clinched his third straight Men’s Club Championship.

The Ladies Club Championship saw Brooke Rivers set the new course record for women on Saturday with a 67 only to follow it up on Sunday with the new, “NEW” course record 66. Brooke holed out from 90 yards on the 36th hole to win her sixth consecutive club championship in the finest of fashion. Andrea Todd had an excellent championship winning the low gross in the Ladies flight with scores of 78 and 79 while Carol Brown won the low net in the Ladies division.

Jumphol Srinark claimed the Senior Club Championship (golfers 55+) for the eighth time in the last nine years by bettering Rick Sanmiya who shot impressive rounds of 80 and 83. Simon Dobbs, Jamie McAnally, Rick Sanmiya, and Jumphol Srinark all played excellent golf capturing their respective men’s flights and all with convincing scores compared to their flight competitors. Syed Hassan won the best come back on day two by bettering his first day score by nine shots. Captain Ted Bayley organized, competed, and was on hand for the trophy presentations in what was an excellent event all around.

Thank you to the very supportive members led by our Club Captain Ted Bayley, and to The HAB Group for sponsoring the Club Championship. It was a great year!

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