- May 27, 2019
- General
BGF President Lynford Miller announced the the Bahamas has two new Male and Female Golf Champions. After 4 grueling rounds in the BGF’s RF National Amateur Championship played at Lyford Cay, Albany, Royal Blue and Ocean Club courses Paul Tsavoussis and Jenna Bayles emerged as the new Male and Female Amateur Champions.
Paul Tsavoussis battled over the 4 days with two time defending champion Richard Gibson Jr and Nadario Ferguson to win by 3 shots with a gross score of 299. Gibson and Ferguson finished 2nd and 3rd with scores of 302 and 306 respectively.
In the Ladies Division Jenna Bayles led from day 1 and never looked back winning with a gross score of 326. Last years Champion Ashley Michel was 2nd with 338 and A’marie Smith finished 3rd with 351
Other Division winners are listed below.
The President Cup, which is a two day NET event played over the last 2 days was won by Ted Adderley with a Net score of 142 or 2 under par. He beat out Heathcliffe Kane, who also shot 142, on the count back. Dwight Tinker finished 3rd at 143.
President Miller said that he was happy with the participation which increased from last year and thanked all players for their support especially those from Freeport, Abaco and Exuma who came in especially for this event.
He also extended special thanks and appreciation to the Title Sponsor RF as well as Management and staff of Lyford Cay, Albany, Royal Blue and Ocean Club Courses as well as Sands Beer for their support.
Scores in this event will automatically be included in the Sands Beer Cup Series. The next event on the calendar is the Great Exuma Classic on July 13th.
This years DIVISIONAL WINNERS are as follows;
Ladies Division Regular:
- Runner Up - Miss Ashley Michel
- Winner - Miss Jenna Bayles
Ladies Senior:
- Runner Up - Ms. Kika Borghese
- Winner - Ms. Yvonne Maissen
Mens Super Senior:
- Runner Up - Mr. Diminique Lefevre
- Winner - Mr. Raymond Gibson
Men Senior:
- Runner Up - Mr. Horace Miller
- Winner - Mr. Peter McIntosh
Men Mid Amateur:
- Runner Up - Mr. Mark Carter
- Winner - Mr. Lynford Miller
Men Regular:
- Runner Up - Mr. Richard Gibson Jr.
- Winner - Mr. Paul Tsavoussis
PRESIDENT'S CUP
- 3nd Runner Up - Mr. Dwight Tinker
- 2nd Runner Up - Mr. Heathcliffe Kane
- Winner - Mr. Ted Adderley
FEMALE NATIONAL AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPION
- Runner Up - Miss Ashley Michel
- Winner - Miss Jenna Bayles (Congratulations)
MALE NATIONAL AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPION
- Runner Up - Mr. Richard Gibson Jr.
- Winner - Mr. Paul Tsavoussis (Congratulations)
David Slatter, RF ’s AVP of Investments presenting trophy to Paul Tsavoussis. Looking on is BGF’s President Lynford Miller left, and Vice President Anthony Hinsey.
Jenna Bayles receiving her Trophy
Photo with all the trophy winners.