The stage is set for the 2025 Gosling’s Moongate Tour season opener at Port Royal Golf Course on Friday, March 14th, with a strong field confirmed, though notable absentees will be keenly felt.
The new season has a few new exciting elements such as, a stand-alone Tour Championship, where the season-long Order of Merit winner will now be crowned the official Season Champion.
The Moongate Major – the biggest regular-season event, awarding double Order of Merit points. The Founder’s Cup Match Play Championship, a knockout event for the top 16 players after three rounds, and New competitive opportunities, including Moongate Rivalries and Call-Out Challenges, adding a thrilling head-to-head element.
islandstats.com has released the final player list, revealing a mix of familiar faces and returning competitors ready to battle it out on the renowned Port Royal greens.
However, the absence of two-time defending champion Oliver Betschart and inaugural winner Camiko Smith will undoubtedly leave a void. Their absence opens the door for other contenders to seize the spotlight.
Despite these key players missing, the field remains packed with talent. Seasoned competitors such as Chaka DeSilva, Jarryd Dillas, Arriek Douglas, Matthew Durrant, Kenny Leseur, Damian Palanyandi, Dwayne Pearman, and Scott Roy are all set to tee off, promising a fiercely contested tournament.
On the ladies' side, Ebonie Cox returns to continue her pursuit of success, while Tariqah Walikraam makes a welcome return to competitive golf after a period sidelined by injuries. Adding to the excitement, Morgan Lightbourne, known for her tennis prowess, will be swapping racquets for clubs, bringing a fresh dynamic to the competition.
The Moongate Tour season opener at Port Royal is poised to deliver thrilling action, with a blend of experience and returning talent vying for victory. The absence of Betschart and Smith may have shifted the narrative, but the depth of the field ensures a captivating start to the 2025 season.
Moongate Tour Final Roster for Round One 2025 (Alphabetical Order)
Steven Almeida, (a)
Johnny Bart, (a)
Andre Cannonier, (a)
Ebonie Cox, (p)
Gordon Cox, (a)
Chaka DeSilva, (p)
Jarryd Dillas, (a)
Arriek Douglas, (p)
Matthew Durrant, (a)
Steven Lambert, (p)
Kenny Leseur, (a)
Morgan Lightbourne, (a)
Jamie MacMillan, (a)
Justin Madeiros, (p)
Mackih McGowan, (a)
Sienna Mosquera, (a)
Damian Palanyandi, (a)
Dwayne Pearman, (p)
OJ Pitcher, (p)
Jevon Roberts, (a)
Joe Roberts, (a)
Scott Roy, (p)
Mylan Simons, (a)
Chris Smith, (p)
Damon Smith, (a)
Matthew Smith, (p)
Jordan Swan, (a)
Marcelos Thomas, (a)
Andrew Trott, (p)
Andrew Trott-Francis, (p)
Tariqah Walikraam, (p)
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