2014 Belize Golf Awards

2014 BAGA Player of the Year Awards Ceremony :

Victor Ludorum :

•  1st - Sam Mathias
• 2nd - Tony Zabaneh 
• 3rd - Lorenzo Forbes

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Andy Hunt
• 2nd - Bill Mckenzie, Tim Heath
• 3rd - Alan Graham

With Handicap :

• 1st - Sam Mathias
• 2nd - Tony Zabaneh
• 3rd - Steve Hack

• Senior - Lorenzo Forbes
• Ladies - Nini Hawthorne
• Junior - Lucas Hunt
• Karl Ayres Cup (Clubman) - Alan Graham
• Most Improved - Tony Zabaneh (-5)
• Least Improved - Paul Martin (+5), Slavek Machacka (+5)

Roaring River Xmas Golf Tournament - December 13th 2014

The 2014 season has come to a close.

We wish you all a happy xmas and new year.

We are moving the website across to Facebook. Click on the link below to view it :

BAGA Facebook Page.

Results from the Roaring River Xmas Tournament. Thanks to Paul and Jenny Martin for a spectacular end of year tournament.

Stableford Points :

• 1st : Lucas Hunt (42 Pts)
• 2nd : Ryan Garbutt (42 Pts)
• 3rd : Ray Garbutt Sr (39 Pts)
• Ladies : Jane Peoples (38 Pts)
• Closest Pin : Andy Hunt, George Paoletti
• Long Drive : Bill Mckenzie

Full Results below  :

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Belize Golf Tournament Results - December 6th 2014

The curtain closed on the last Golf Association tournament on Saturday 6th December.

Next week (Dec 13th) is the Roaring River Xmas Tournament. All players are asked to bring a prize to donate. There are lots of prizes for all the players.

Also next week will be the Yearly Awards Ceremony for the BAGA.We will find out who the Player of the Year is for the following categories : Victor Ludorum, With Handicap, Without Handicap, Senior, Ladies, Junior, Most Improved Player, Karl Ayres Clubman of the Year. Plus the highly sought after "Least Improved Player".

Results are :

Without HDCP : 

•  1st - Tim Heath - 28 Pts
• 2nd - Andy Hunt - 28 Pts
• 3rd - Bill Mckenzie - 24 Pts

With HDCP :

• 1st - Slavek Machacka - 33 Pts
• 2nd - Lucas Hunt - 32 Pts
• 3rd - Steve Maestre - 32 Pts

Senior :

• John Sansone - 29 Pts

 Other Awards :

•  Any 2 : Bill Mckenzie, Steve Hack
• Longest Putt : Deacon Cal, Sam Mathias
• Longest Drive : Tim Heath
• Southern Chip In : Andy Hunt, Steve Hack, Paul Martin, Michel Ardoullie, Sam Mathias
• Closest Pin : Bill Mckenzie, Tim Heath.

Full Results. Click on Image to Enlarge :

2014 - RF&G Belize Amateur Open Results

We asked for it and we received the finest weather and golf course conditions for the 4th Annual RF&G Belize Amateur Open.

The Belize Amateur Golf Association would like to thank everyone who helped put together the tournament, plus all the sponsors who enabled the event to take place.

Including, RF&G Insurance, Motor Solutions, Belize Aggregates and Hardware, Hot Mamas, Belize Jungle Dome, Great House,  Caribbean Motors, Fyffes, Oh Shanti Belize, Windschiefs Hopkins, Bunches of Fun, Rainforest Seafoods, Garbutts Service Station, Roaring River Golf Course.

Congratulations to the 2014 Champions : Sam Mathias (With Handicap), Andy Hunt (Without Handicap), George Paoletti (Senior), Pam Guthoff (Ladies).

Results :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Andy Hunt
• 2nd - Bill Mckenzie
• 3rd - Tim Heath

With Handicap :

• 1st - Sam Mathias
• 2nd - Steve Hack
• 3rd - Slavek Machacka

Other Winners :

•  Closest Pins - Sam Mathias, Bill Mckenzie, Lorenzo Forbes
• Long Putts - Alan Graham, Ollie Guthoff, Bill Mckanzie
• 1 Putt - Tim Heath

Booby Prizes :

• Worse Scores - Peter Hughes, Willie Penner.

Slideshow :


Tournament Results. Click on Tables to enlarge :

RF&G Belize Amateur Golf Open 2014 - November 15th/16th

Belize Golf Tournaments - October 18th 2014

The BAGA had the 10th monthly tournament this Saturday.

Listen to Love FM on Monday morning for the Sports report. Love FM announce our tournament results.

RF&G Belize Amateur Open 2014

Sign up early for the RF&G Belize Amateur Open to avoid disappointment. Maximum 36 Player field. The biggest Golf Tournament of the year in Belize.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Tim Heath -69
• 2nd - Andy Hunt -70
• 3rd - Lloyd Gillett -73

 With Handicap :

•  1st - Lorenzo Forbes -66
• 2nd - Paul Martin -67
• 3rd - Steve Maestre -68

 Senior :

• 1st - George Paoletti

Other Prizes :

• Longest Putts - Steve Maestre, Lloyd Gillett
• Long Drive -Oliver Guthoff
• Closest Pin - Lloyd Gillett
• Any 2 : Andy Hunt, Tim Heath
• Southern Chip In :Tim Heath
• Worse Umbrella : Oliver Guthoff

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Presidents Invitational Golf Tournament - Saturday 4th October

The Presidents Inviational Tournament was held this Saturday. A big thanks to Steve Hack, our President for hosting and organizing the competition.


Another fine turnout as the players battled the modified course format.

Welcome to our newest member, Nelson Gallardo, bringing our membership to 47 players. Will we make 50 before the end of the year?

Our next tournament is Oct 18th.

Results :

Without Handicap :

1st - Bill Mckenzie - 54
2nd - Lloyd Gillett - 57
3rd - Andy Hunt - 58

With Handicap :

1st - Peter Allen - 48
2nd - Paul Martin - 52
3rd - Steve Maestre - 52

Other Awards :

• Closest Pin - Paul Martin, Bill Mckenzie
• Long Putts - Steve Maestre
• Long Driver - Paul Martin
• Any 2 - Paul Martin.

Bogey Prizes :

• Highest Score on a Hole - John Sansone - 15.
• Longest Club Toss - Steve Hack - 17.5 metres. Lol. :-)

Tournament Results. Click on Table to enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year. Click on Table to enlarge :

Caye Chapel Cup Golf Tournament Belize

A fabulous day of golf on Caye Chapel Golf Island in Belize, organized by the Belize Amateur Golf Association. 36 Holes of Golf. Total Stableford points after 2 Rounds.

Results :

• 1st - Andy Hunt (England) - 73 Points
• 2nd - Steve Maestre (Belize) - 71 Points
• 3rd - Slavek Machacka (Czech) - 65 Points 
• 4th - Tony Zabaneh (Belize) - 65 Points
• 5th - Steve Hack (England) - 60 Points
• 6th - George Paoletti (USA) - 58 Points
• 7th - Lorenzo Forbes (USA) - 56 Points
• 8th - Sam Mathias (England) - 53 Points
• 9th - Fumiharu Kazurayama (Japan) - 48 Points

Next Tournament is Saturday Oct 4th for the Presidents Invitational.

Belize Golf Tournaments - 13th September 2014

Golf returned to Belize with the BAGA September Monthly tournament. Another great turnout of players. The season moves into the last 7 tournaments with lots to play for in the Yearly Gross (without Handicap), Yearly Net (with Handicap) and the Victor Ludorum Player of the year. A potential 96 points are still available so anyone can still win with a good run to the end of the year.

Don't forget this weekend is the Caye Chapel Cup. This will count towards the Victor Ludorum Player of the Year. See flyer below.

On October 4th is the Presidents Invitaional Tournament. Format to be confirmed soon.

We would like to welcome our newest players Josef Vostry and David Bartz. The Belize Amateur Golf Association now has 46 members, so please keep spreading the word.

Congratulations to Lloyd Gillett on scooping his first win in the Gross Category.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Lloyd Gillett - 30 points
• 2nd - Andy Hunt - 30 points
• 3rd - Sam Mathias - 26 points

 With Handicap :

•  1st - George Paoletti - 36 points
• 2nd - Boris Vostry - 35 points
• 3rd - Josef Vostry - 34 points.

 Senior :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie

Other Prizes :

• Longest Putts - John Sansone, Sam Mathias, Josef Vostry
• Long Drive - Paul Martin
• Closest Pin - Lloyd Gillet, Josef Vostry
• Any 2 : Lloyd Gillett, Sam Mathias
• Worse Player : John Sansone

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - Corkers World Cup

The 4th Annual Corkers World Cup was a great success with the Belizean Americas Team facing the Belizean International team for the 4th time in our unique 27 Hole Ryder Cup Format.

A big thank you to Geoff and Sam from Corkers who sponsored the tournament and we are delighted to say that $1,238.00 was raised for "Children of Hope Foundation"

The Belizean Internationals were determined to bring victory for the first time in 4 years, whilst the Belizean Americas team were looking to extend their unbeaten run to an unprecedented 4th year.

The Results were :

2 Man Scramble :

• Tony Zabaneh/Korrie Williams beat Paul Martin/Boris Vostry (1 Pt America)
• Alan Graham/Fumiharu Kazurayama beat Rick Gonzalez/Ryan Garbutt (1 Pt International)
• Peter Allen/Alan Gobie beat George Paoletti/Steve Maestre (1 Pt International)
• Sam Mathias/John Wongsam beat Lorenzo Forbes/Deacon Cal (1 Pt International)
• Ray Garbutt Sr/John Sansone beat Steve Hack/Geoff Hatto Hembling (1 Pt America)
• Ken Dupree/Lloyd Gillett beat Chico Towers/Josef Vostry/Mke Nilson (1 Pt America)

Score - Americas 3 Points, Internationals 3 Points.

Pairs :

• Alan Graham/Geoff Hatto Hembling beat Rick Gonzalez/Ryan Garbutt (1 Pt International)
• George Paoletti/Steve Maestre beat Peter Allen/Fumiharu Kazrayama (1 Pt America)
• Lorenzo Forbes/Deacon Cal tied Sam Mathias/Chico Towers (Tied)
• John Sansone/Ray Garbutt Sr beat Boris Vostry/Josef Vostry (1 Pt America)
• Lloyd Gillett/Ken Dupree beat Steve Hack/John Wongsam (1 Pt America)
• Tony Zabaneh/Korrie Williams tied Paul Martin/Alan Gobie (Tied)

Score - Americas 6 1/2 Points, Internationals 4 1/2 Points.

Singles :

• Steve Maestre beat Alan Graham (1 Pt America)
• Ken Dupree beat Josef Vostry (1 Pt America)
• Fumiharu Kazrayama beat Rick Gonzalez (1 Pt International)
• Paul Martin beat Lloyd Gillett (1 Pt International)
• John Sansone beat Geoff Hatto Hembling (1 Pt America)
• Korrie Williams tied Steve Hack (tied)
• Ryan Garbutt beat Sam Mathias (1 Pt America)
• Mikey Nilson beat Peter Allen (1 Pt America)
• Lorenzo Forbes beat Boris Vostry (1 Pt America)
• Deaon Cal beat Alan Gobie (1 Pt America)
• George Paoletti beat Chico Towers (1 Pt America)
• Tony Zabaneh beat John Wongsam (1 Pt America)

Score - Americas 16 Points, Internationals 7 Points.

In the biggest landslide victory yet, we congratulate the Belizean Americas team for the 4th straight year.

Other Prizes :

• Best Looser - Rick Gonzalez
• Closest to the Water - Mikey Nilson
• Longest Putt - Mikey Nilson
• Eagle - Tony Zabaneh and Korrie Williams
• Most Balls in the Water (again) - Geoff Hatto Hembling
• Biggest Match Play Whoop - Paul Martin
• Loosing Team Hero - Alan Graham
• Hit your Net - Korrie Williams
• Best Dressed - Steve Hack
• Best Mathias - Josef Vostry
• The mighty Raffle - Peter Allen.

Well done to all the players that participated. See you at the next tournament.

Belize Golf Tourmanents - August 2nd 2014

The BAGA had the 8th monthly tournament this Saturday.

We would like to welcome our newest player, Lloyd Gillett. bringing us to 44 members.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie -71
• 2nd - Lloyd Gillett -72
• 3rd - Peter Allen -80

 With Handicap :

•  1st - Tony Zabaneh - 58
• 2nd - Chico Towers - 67
• 3rd - Steve Maestre - 67

 Senior :

• 1st - John Sansone

Other Prizes :

• Longest Putts - Paul Martin
• Long Drive -Lloyd Gillett
• Closest Pin - Tim Heath, Bill Mckenzie
• Any 2 : Steve Hack, Steve Maestre, John Wongsam
• Southern Chip In : Steve Hack, Slavek Machacka, Chico Towers

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - July 19th 2014

24 Players turned out for the BAGA July tournament.

Thanks to Alan Graham, Lorenzo Forbes, George Paoletti, Nini Hawthorne and Doug Zimmerman who all donated prizes for the tournament.

We are sad to say goodbye to 4 members who played in their last tournaments. Lawrence Casselle, Nini Hawthorne, Doug Zimmerman and Peter Flisock will all be missed but we wish them well in the future.

We would like to welcome our newest player from Hopkins, Luckie Nunez, bringing us to 43 members.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Andy Hunt - 30 points
• 2nd - Alan Graham - 25 points
• 3rd - Sam Mathias - 24 points

 With Handicap :

•  1st - George Paoletti - 36 points
• 2nd - John Sansone - 35 points
• 3rd - Tony Zabaneh - 35 points.

 Senior :

• 1st - Lorenzo Forbes

Other Prizes :

• Longest Putts - Alan Graham, Paul Martin, Steve Hack
• Long Drive - Ken Dupree
• Closest Pin - Josef Vostry
• Any 2 : Josef Vostry
• Worse Player : Mike Nilson (Zimmerman Bogey prize)

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - June 7th 2014

The BAGA has reached the half way point in the Golf Season. Lots of big moves in the yearly tables as you will see below.




Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie - 33 points
• 2nd - Steve Maestre - 24 points
• 3rd - Sam Mathias - 23 points

 With Handicap :

•  1st - Nini Hawthorne - 38 points
• 2nd - Oliver Guthoff - 33 points
• 3rd - John Wongsam - 33 points.

 Senior :

• 1st - Boris Vostry

Other Prizes :

• Southern Chip in - Alan Graham, John Sansone, Boris Vostry
• Long Drive - Alan Graham
• Closest Pin - Bill Mckenzie

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - May 3rd 2014

Our 5th Monthly Tournament took place last Saturday.

Thanks to George Paoletti, Sam Mathias, Jenny Martin and the "Southerners" for the prizes


Next tournament will be June 7th.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Alan Graham - 77
• 2nd - Lorenzo Forbes - 77
• 3rd - Sam Mathias - 78

 With Handicap :

•  1st -John Sansone - 64
• 2nd - Jan Bartak - 66
• 3rd - Peter Allen - 68

 Senior :

• 1st - Steve Maestre

Other Prizes :

• Southern Chip in - Micky Thornton, Slvek Machacka, Peter Allen
• Long Drive - Peter Allen
• Closest Pin - Tim Heath, Ryan Garbutt
• Long Putts - George Paoletti, Steve Hack.
• Any 2s - Tim Heath, Micky Thornton, Peter Allen.

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournaments - April 12th 2014

After a 1 month break, golf returned to Belize with the 4th Monthly tournament of the year.

Thanks to George Paoletti and Lorenzo Forbes for assisting with the tournament. Welcome to our 2 new members, Bob Swetnam and Fumiharu Kazurayama. Our membership continues to swell and we look forward to greeting more players soon.

The yearly Net and the Victor Ludorum Player of the year have really tightened up with lots of players in contention.

Next tournament will be May 3rd.

Results from Saturdays Tournament :

Without Handicap :

• 1st - Andy Hunt - 33 points
• 2nd - Sam Mathias - 28 points
• 3rd - Tim Heath - 25 points

 With Handicap :

•  1st - Oliver Guthoff - 38 points
• 2nd - Michel Ardoullie - 38 points
• 3rd - Lorenzo Forbes - 35 points.

 Senior :

• 1st - George Paoletti

Other Prizes :

• Southern Chip in - Paul Martin, Doug Zimmerman, Lorenzo Forbes, Sam Mathias
• Long Drive - Paul (the beast) Martin
• Closest Pin - Doug Zimmerman
• Long Putts - Alan Graham, Alan Graham and Alan Graham.
• Any 2s - Lorenzo Forbes, Paul Martin.

 Full Results - Click on Picture to Enlarge :

Yearly Tables - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course - Click on Table to Enlarge :

Banana Shake Scramble Golf Results - March 15th 2014

It was another great day of golf with 34 players attending the 2nd Annual Banana Shake Scramble. Thks to Sam Mathias, who sponsored the event.

Welcome to our 2 new members, Phil Kozlowski and Nick Dowle, taking our membership to over 40 players. Last year we had 44 members in the BAGA and we are delighted that we have almost overtaken that number before end of March.

Next Tournament at Roaring River is the Stableford Singles on April 12th.

5 of us visited Caye Chapel (Golf Island off coast of Belize City) last week and we are planning another trip on either Wed 19th March or Sunday 23rd March or Wed 26th March. It is a spectacular day trip, playing golf on a tropical island. We have negotiated a preferential rate for BAGA Members.

We are also planning a trip to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico to play the Grand Coral Golf Course, for the long weekend of May 23rd - May 26th for Commonwealth Day. Again we have negotiated excellent rates for golf. Plus lots of other things to do for non-golfers (Sports, Scuba, Snorkeling, Fishing, Shopping, Great Nightlife) in the beautiful beach town of Playa Del Carmen.

If any of these dates interest you, contact us.

RESULTS of BANANA SHAKE SCRAMBLE :

• 1st - Phil Kozlowski/Nick Dowle - 55
• 2nd - Greg Duke/Pete Olmerson - 55
• 3rd - Boris Vostry/Slavek Machacka - 55.6

Other Results :

• Long Putts - Paul Martin, Andy Hunt
• Closest Pin - Oliver Guthoff
• Booby Prize - Worse Score on a Hole - Lawrence Casselle/Will Melara - 11
• Booby Prize - Worse Score - Rick and Greta Gonzalez

Full Results : Click on Table to Enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year : Click on Table to Enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournament - 1st March 2014

22 players enjoyed the glorious sunshine on Saturday as they battled the 3rd monthly tournament. The course has change considerably in the last month, with players reaping the benefits of fast fairways, hitting enormous drives and tee shots.

It was also nice to see many players making new milestones, some making their first birdie, a new long drive champ (The Jr beast), breaking 100 for the first time and chipping in for the first time. Congrats to all our players for all these achievements.

Next tournament is March 15th. The Banana Shake Scramble. Can last years champions Geoff Hatto Hembling and Kevin Walton retain their title??

Format is 2 person scramble, 1 Club per player. Choose your partners carefully.

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Results from Saturday, March 1st :

Without HDCP :

• 1st - Andy Hunt - 68
• 2nd - Bill Mckenzie - 73
• 3rd - Steve Maestre - 75

 With HDCP :

• 1st - Steve Hack - 65
• 2nd - Oliver Guthoff - 65
• 3rd - Lorenzo Forbes - 65

Steve Maestre also shot a net 65. Incredibly all 4 players had the same net score so we had to enforce the tie breaker rules to separate the players.

Senior :

• 1st - Michel Ardoullie

Other Prizes :

• Closest Pin : Bill Mckenzie
• Long Putts : Tim Heath, Ray Garbutt Sr, Sam Mathias
• 2s : Tim Heath, Bill Mckenzie, Paul Martin, Lorenzo Forbes, Mike Nilson, Ryan Garbutt
• Long Drive : Ken (The Junior Beast) Dupree. 

Full Results : Click on table to enlarge :

 

 Yearly Tables : Click on table to enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Sponsored by Roaring River Golf Course : Click on table to enlarge :

Golf Tournament - Belize Jungle Dome Scramble - Feb 22nd 2014

A fabulous day was had by all at the Roaring River Golf Course, for the 3rd Annual Belize Jungle Dome 2 Person Scramble. It was a really fun day with all the players enjoying the light-hearted atmosphere and fun in the sun.

We would like to welcome our new members, John Wongsam, Jan Bartak, Oliver Guthoff, Greta Gonzalez, Peter Flisock, George Paoletti, Mike Nielson, Cheryl Dupree, Kerrie Rerrie and Peter Allen, already bringing the BAGA membership to 38 players.

Also thks to all who donated prizes. Too many too mention :-)

We raised $715 to be donated towards local football teams in the Belmopan area.

Winners : Ray Garbutt Sr (Roaring Creek) and Kori Williams (Roaring Creek) :

Results :

• 1st Place : Ray Garbutt Sr (Roaring Creek)/Kori Williams (Roaring Creek)
• 2nd Place : Lorenzo Forbes (Corozal)/George Paoletti (Corozal)
• 3rd Place : Doug Zimmerman (Banana Bank)/Andy Hunt (Banana Bank)

Other Prizes :

• Longest Putts :Oliver Guthoff (Hopkins), Ray Garbutt Jr (Roaring Creek), Steve Hack (Belmopan), Lorenzo Forbes (Corozal), Andy Hunt (Banana Bank).
• Longest Drives : Men - Paul Martin (Camalote), Ladies - Greta Gonzalez (Belmopan)
• Closest Pin #1 and #10 : Lorenzo Forbes.

Consolation Prizes :

• Most Balls in Water : Geoff Hatto Hembling (Camalote), Kerrie Rerrie (Belmopan)
• Last Place : Ken and Cheryl Dupree (Belmopan).

Full Results : Click on table to enlarge :

Victor Ludorum Player of the Year 2014 : Click on Table to enlarge :

More Photos : Click to enlarge :