Brilliant Burgess & Symonds Lead CGA 4-Ball Charge
Roger Brangman and Mark Ray
IslandStats.com
Bermuda’s golfers have made a phenomenal start to the Caribbean Golf Association (CGA) 4-Ball Championship at the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, with the pairing of Tracy Burgess and Ann Symonds establishing a commanding lead in the Ladies 45+ Division after the first round.
The standout performance of the day came from Burgess and Symonds, who posted a superb round of 1-over par 73. Their excellent score gives them a significant four-stroke advantage heading into the second round. Jamaica are currently their closest challengers at 5-over par, with the Cayman Islands in third at 12-over par.
In the younger women's category, the Ladies 25+ Division, the Bermudian pair of Morgan Lightbourne and Sarah Dwyer also positioned themselves well, ending the day in third place at 9-over par. Jamaica lead this division with an opening round of 4-over par, followed closely by Trinidad and Tobago just one stroke back.
In the Mid Amateurs category, the pair of Richard Marriott and Jonathan James finished their first round at 8-over par 80, leaving them in 7th place. This division saw exceptionally low scoring, with Trinidad & Tobago setting a blistering pace to lead the field at 5-under par 67. Cayman Islands are in second at 1-under par, while Jamaica B sits at Even par.
The Seniors Division is tightly contested, with Bermuda's Mark Ray and Roger Brangman firmly in the hunt. They are part of a three-way tie for second place, two strokes behind the early leaders, Barbados, who shot an impressive 3-under par 69. Ray and Brangman are level with teams from Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica.
Finally, the most senior category saw Bermuda claim a share of the lead. Quinton Sherlock Sr and Hav Trott finished their opening round at Even Par 72 in the Men’s 70+ Division, tied for first place with Jamaica. The Bahamas sit just one stroke behind them.
Results for the Super Seniors Division featuring Chris Phillips and Geoff Piggott were not updated at the close of play.
