Belize Golf Tournament Results - December 1st 2012

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturdays tournament. We had 18 players competing for the last tournament of the year with lots of changes at the top of the yearly tables.

Thanks to Robert Lee, Boris Vostry and Robbie Robertson for prize donations.

Well done to Slavik Machacka for winning his first tournament.

Don't forget this Saturday, December 8th is the Roaring River Xmas Invitational. Breakfast and Lunch included. Plus the 2012 Yearly Awards Ceremony and Photos will be after the Tournament.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Andy Hunt - 69
2. Bill Mckenzie -70
3. Paul Martin - 78

Net - With HDCP :

1. Slavek Machacka - 66
2. John Sansone - 67
3. Boris Vostry - 68

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Michel Ardoullie - 69

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and $10 : Bill Mckenzie
• Long Drive : Sam Mathias
• Any 2 : Andy Hunt, Mark Blevins
• Long Putts : Mark Blevins, Belanger Chislain, Girard Chislain, Mark Blevins
• Southern Chip In :Slavek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie

Here are the Full Tables from Saturdays Tournament. Click on the tables to enlarge :

Belize Golf Tournament Results - Oct 20th 2012

Thanks to everyone who turned out for Saturdays tournament.

Welcome to our newest member Robbie Robertson. We had a great turn out of players and now have 36 members battling for points.

Thanks to Robert Lee, Hank Weiss, Southern Possie, Bill Mckenzie and Chico Towers for prize donations.

Results :

Gross - Without HDCP :

1. Bill Mckenzie - 32 Points
2. Andy Hunt - 30 Points
3. Ray Garbutt Jr - 29 Points

Net - With HDCP :

1. Bob Marot - 39 Points
2. Alan Graham - 35 Points
3. Slavek Machcacka - 32 Points

Senior - With HDCP :

1. Ray Garbutt Sr - 30 Points

Congratulations to Bob Marot and Slavek Machacka on their first trophies with the BAGA.

Here are the other awards :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10: Ray Garbutt Jr
• Closest Pin #5 and #14 : Bob Marot
• Long Drive : Paul (the beast) Martin
• Any 2 : Bob Marot, Slavek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie, Ray Garbutt Jr
• Long Putt : Steve Hack, Paul Martin, Slevek Machacka, Bill Mckenzie, Robbie Roberston
• Southern Chip In : Ray Garbutt Jr
• Highest Score : Slavek Machacka

Click on Picture Below for Full Results :

Click on Picture Below for Yearly Tables :

See you at the Next Tournament : November 10th and then for the final Tournaments of the year on December 1st and December 8th.

Mexicana Masters Golf Tournament - Aug 24th - Cozumel Country Club

Dear BAGA Members and Friends,

Our Mexicana Masters Golf Tournament is approaching soon.

Hotel is : http://www.facebook.com/PlayaAzulCozumel
Golf Course is : http://www.facebook.com/Cozumel.CC

There are free NIKE golf clubs if you do not wish to bring your own clubs. Plus you can play ALL Day (If the wife or husband lets you :-) for the cost of the cart fee.

The format for the 3 day tournament is :

Thursday Aug 23rd :

• Arrival and practice day

Friday Aug 24th :

• 8.30am tee time.
• Stableford Format using our existing BAGA HDCPS. Prize for winner.
• Plus $$ Side Pot for most Stableford Points on front 9, back 9, 18 hole total, skins.
• Evening Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament for anyone interested.

Saturday Aug 25th :

• 8.30am tee time.
  
• Stroke Play format. HDCPS WILL BE ADJUSTED BASED ON FRIDAY SCORES. Prize for winner.
• Plus $$ Side Pot for lowest net front 9, back 9, 18 hole total, birdies.
• Evening Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament for anyone interested.

Sunday Aug 26th :

• 8.30am tee time.
• 2 Man Scramble format. HDCPS WILL BE ADJUSTED AGAIN BASED ON SATURDAY SCORES. Prize for 2 winners.
• Plus $$ Side Pot for lowest Team Net front 9, back 9, 18 hole total, skins.
• Evening Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament for anyone interested.

There will be an overall prize for the player who gets the best score over the 3 day tournament.

Any questions you can call us on 651 9929 or email : bagabze@gmail.com.

Results of the Belize Amateur Golf Open 2012 sponsored by RF & G Insurance

Thanks to everyone that turned out for the biggest Golfing event in Belize, the Belize Amateur Open 2012 sponsored by RF & G Insurance. Over 2 Days, 35 players battled for the prizes.

The BAGA raised $5,000.00 for the Gobie Challenge Foundation which is raising money for the new Childrens Ward at the Karl Heusner Hospital in Belize City. Thanks to all who donated, this was a great achievement.

A special thanks to :

• Guy Howison and RF & G Insurance, our main Sponsor
• All 18 hole Sponsors
• Alan Gobie for donating all the Golfing Equipment prizes
• David Craig from Bowen and Bowen for all the Gift Bags
• Parrot Cove Lodge, Chef Rob, Belizean Shores Resort, Maya Air and Premium Wines.
• Paul and Jenny from the Roaring River Golf Course for their hospitality 
• Staff and crew for preparing the course and caring for the golfers
• Howard and Wilana from Hot Mamas for providing lunch.

Photos of the event are on the Facebook page : http://www.facebook.com/events/134351093359191/

The Results are :

Gross - Without Handicap

1st Place - Andy Hunt - 141 - Trophy/Driver plus Bottle of Champagne
2nd Place - Bill Mckenzie - 144 - Trophy
3rd Place - Tim Heath - 151 - Trophy

Net - With Handicap

1st Place - Rodrigo Barrera - Par - Trophy/Driver + 2 night Stay at Parrot Cove
2nd Place - Boris Vostry -  +7 - Trophy
3rd Place - Steve Hack - +7 - Trophy

Senior

1st Place - John Sansone - +6. John also came second in the net prize but could not win in 2 categories.

Closest to the Pins :

#1 and #10 - Bill Mckenzie - Trophy/Golf Bag donated by Alan Gobie
#3 and #12 - John Sansone - Trophy/Ping Umbrella donated by Alan Gobie
#5 and #14 - George Paoletti -  Trophy/Ping Umbrella donated by Alan Gobie
#7 and #16 - Andy Hunt - Trophy/3 Wood donated by Alan Gobie

Longest Putts :

#2 and #11 - Nelson Gallardo - Voucher donated by Hot Mamas
#4 and #13 - Steve Hack - 3 Wood donated by Alan Gobie
#8 and #17 - Chico Towers - Hybrid donated by Belize Jungle Dome
#9 and #18 - Sam Mathias - Golf Bag donated by Alan Gobie.

Longest Drive :  Rupert Tatum - Trophy and Bottle of Whisky donated by Geoff and Sam from Corkers.

Booby Prizes :

Highest Net Score - Bruce Steege - +60
Highest Score on a hole - Geoff Hatto Hembling - 15. Which he did twice!!!!Closely followed by Alan Graham with a 14!!

The Gand Raffle prize winner :

Geoff Hatto Hembling who wins a 2 night stay at Belizean Shores Resort on Ambergris Caye with round trip airfare from Maya Island Air.

Congratulations to all and below are the full tables for the tournament and the yearly points for the BAGA members.

Gross Scores: Click on picture to enlarge

Net Scores : Click on picture  to enlarge

2012 Yearly Points : Click on picture to enlarge

Saturday Results - Belize Amateur Open 2012

Gross (Without HDCP):

Net (With HDCP) :

Rules of Belize Amateur Open sponsored by RF&G Insurance - July 21st/22nd 2012

RULES OF BAGA 2012 Belize Amateur Open Sponsored by RF&G Insurance.

·         2 Day Stroke play tournament.

·         $150 entry. Registration closes Friday 20^th July. NO Registration on Saturday. NO REFUNDS.

·         Groups will be drawn on Friday afternoon when registration has closed.

·         Start time to be advised. Players responsibility to check with committee for their start time.

·         NO PRACTICE on the course Saturday or Sunday.

·         Saturday players groups and starting hole will be drawn on Friday.

·         Sunday players groups will be based on lowest Gross scores from Saturday.

·         Played by USGA rules with RRGC local rules applying.

·         Balls to be played as they lie, EVERYWHERE on the course unless advised by committee on the day.  Only exceptions are :

i)        Ditches running on right side of Hole #8,9,17,18. Free Drop – 1 Club length.

ii)       Balls in bunkers, only where players ball or stance is impeded by a Rock.  Free Drop - 1 Club Length Inside Bunker.

iii)     Temporary Immovable Obstructions (signs, picket fences). Move the Obstruction, NOT THE BALL. NO FREE DROP. REPLACE SIGN OR PICKET FENCE AFTER SHOT.

iv)     Tents, Nearest Point of Relief + 1 Club Length.

v)      Balls that drop into irrigation pipes or Valve Bank next to #6 green. Free drop - 1 Club Length.

·         Keep your speed of play at an acceptable pace. (Allowance 14 minutes per hole is more than enough. Each group will be issued a time guide). Be ready to play when it is your turn. If the group behind you is waiting please pick up your pace. If you fall more than 1 hole behind the group in front of you let the group behind pass through.

·         Only players attending the award ceremony on Sunday will be eligible for the Grand Raffle prize.

·         A player will not be eligible to win trophies/prizes in more than one of the categories. Gross, Net, Senior and Ladies.

·         1^st Place ties in any category will be decided by sudden death play off, starting at Hole #1. All other ties will be decided by best back 9 score on Sunday, then best back 9 on Saturday. If still tied the best score from 15-18 on Sunday. Then best total score from 15-18 on Saturday. If still tied count back from hole 1 onwards on Sundays scorecard.

·         Decision of Organizing Committee is final. Paul Martin, Mickey Thornton, Andy Hunt.

·         Players who wish to bring caddies need to register with Paul Martin at the Roaring River Golf course for permission.

·         Fo BAGA members this is a double points tournament.

Belize Golf Tournament Results - June 16th 2012

Our 6th Monthly Tournament took place Saturday.

Thks to those who donated prizes : Chico Towers, Steve Hack, Paul Martin, Sam Mathias, Jim Comber and Bill Mckenzie.

The results are :

Gross (without HDCP)

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie (68)
• 2nd - Andy Hunt (70)
• 3rd - Mickey Thornton (76)

Net (with HDCP)

• 1st - Hank Weiss (61)
• 2nd - Steve Hack (64)
• 3rd - Robert Lee (65)

Senior (wth HDCP)

• Steve Maestre (67)

 Other Prizes :

• Closest Pin #1 and #10 - Bill Mckenzie.
• Longest Drive #15 - The beast - Paul (Pablo) Martin.
• Any 2 - Mickey Thornton and Hank Weiss.
• Longest Putt #2 and #11 - Mickey Thornton - Bottle of Brandy
• Longest Putt #6 and #15 - Sam Mathias - Bottle of Wine
• Longest Putt #9 and #18 - Steve Maestre - Sleeve of Balls
• Longest Putt #4 and #13 - Bill Mckenzie - Sleeve of Balls
• $50 Southern Chip In - Hank Weiss - $50.

Gross Table

Name of players	Front	Back	Total	Pts
Bill Mckenzie	33	35	68	12
Andy Hunt	35	35	70	10
Steve Hack	38	37	75	9
Mickey Thornton	40	36	76	8
Sam Mathias	34	42	76	7
Steve Maestre	33	44	77	6
Paul Martin	43	36	79	5
Hank Weiss	38	41	79	4
Robert Lee	41	39	80	3
Ray Garbutt Sr	41	40	81	2
Jim Comber	40	43	83	1
Tim Heath	42	42	84	1
Chico Towers	51	42	93	1
Lucas Hunt		52		DNF

Net Table

Name of players	Front	Back	Total	HDCP	Total	PTS
Hank Weiss	38	41	79	18	61	12
Steve Hack	38	37	75	11	64	10
Robert Lee	41	39	80	15	65	9
Sam Mathias	34	42	76	10	66	8
Bill Mckenzie	33	35	68	1	67	7
Steve Maestre	33	44	77	10	67	6
Ray Garbutt Sr	41	40	81	13	68	5
Mickey Thornton	40	36	76	6	70	4
Andy Hunt	35	35	70	0	70	3
Paul Martin	43	36	79	8	71	2
Jim Comber	40	43	83	12	71	1
Chico Towers	51	42	93	21	72	1
Tim Heath	42	42	84	7	77	1
Lucas Hunt		52				DNF

Yearly Gross

Player Name	Points
Bill Mckenzie	68
Andy Hunt	62
Mickey Thornton	36
Steve Hack	34
Sam Mathias	27
Paul Martin	26
Steve Maestre	26
Ray Garbutt Sr	22
Alan Graham	20
Tim Heath	17
Jim Comber	15
John Sansone	14
John Wongsam	12
Duayne Arnold	10
Robert Lee	8
Hank Weiss	5
Shaun Breeze	5
Steve Roden	4
Geoff Hembling	4
Boris Vostry	3
Chico Towers	3
Karl Ayers	3
Alan Gobie	2
Michel Ardoullie	2
Lucas Hunt	1
Sean Smithson	1
Jenny Martin	1

Yearly Net

Player Name	Points
Bill Mckenzie	45
Steve Hack	42
Ray Garbutt Sr	40
Andy Hunt	37
Mickey Thornton	28
Steve Maestre	23
Geoff Hambling	21
Steve Roden	20
Sam Mathias	19
John Sansone	17
Jim Comber	15
John Wongsam	14
Hank Weiss	13
Robert Lee	12
Chico Towers	12
Alan Gobie	10
Boris Vostry	10
Duane Arnold	10
Michel Ardoullie	9
Paul Martin	8
Tim Heath	8
Lucas Hunt	6
Karl Ayers	4
Alan Graham	4
Shaun Breeze	2
Jenny Martin	1
Sean Smithson	1

Belize Golf Tournament Results - May 12th 2012

Congratulations to all the players that turned out on Saturday for our 5th BAGA Monthly Tournament.

The last man standing was Ray Garbutt Sr who completed the 18 holes of the Tombstone tournament with  7 strokes to spare.

Thanks to Bill Mckenzie and Steve Hack for prize donations.

The Results are :

Gross (without handicap) :

• 1st - Bill Mckenzie(69)
• 2nd -  Andy Hunt (71)
• 3rd - Mickey Thornton (76)

Net (with handicap) :

• 1st - Ray Garbutt Sr (57) 
• 2nd - Alan Gobie (61) 
• 3rd - Boris Vostry (73) 

There was a 3 way tie for 3rd Net with Boris Vostry, Steve Hack and John Wongsam shooting net 73. Boris won on the 15th-18th hole countback.

Senior :

• 1st - Steve Maestre (68)

Other Prizes : 

• Closest to the Pin #1 and #10 - Paul Martin
• Longest Drive #15 - Alan Graham
• Any 2 - Paul Martin, Bill Mckenzie
• Longest Putt #6 and #15 - Mickey Thornton (Raffle Tickets)
• Longest Putt #9 and #18 - Alan Graham  (Raffle Tickets)
• Longest Putt #2 and #11 - Mickey Thornton (Sleeve of Balls and Glove) 

Gross Table

Name of players	Front	Back	Total	Pts
Bill Mckenzie	34	35	69	12
Andy Hunt	35	36	71	10
Ray Garbutt Sr	35	37	72	9
Mickey Thornton	37	39	75	8
Steve Maestre	41	37	78	7
Steve Hack	41	42	83	6
Alan Graham	39	46	85	5
John Wongsam	45	41	86	4
Paul Martin	39	49	88	3
Alan Gobie	43	48	91	2
Karl Ayres	47	43	90	1
Boris Vostry	51	46	97	1

Net Table

Name of players	Front	Back	Total	HDCP	Total	PTS
Ray Garbutt Sr	35	37	72	15	57	12
Alan Gobie	43	48	91	30	61	10
Steve Maestre	41	37	78	10	68	9
Bill Mckenzie	34	35	69	1	68	8
Mickey Thornton	37	39	76	7	69	7
Andy Hunt	35	36	71	1	70	6
Boris Vostry	51	46	97	24	73	5
John Wongsam	45	41	86	13	73	4
Steve Hack	41	42	83	10	73	3
Karl Ayres	48	47	95	20	75	2
Alan Graham	39	46	85	9	76	1
Paul Martin	39	49	88	8	80	1

Yearly Gross

Player Name	Points
Bill Mckenzie	56
Andy Hunt	52
Mickey Thornton	28
Steve Hack	25
Paul Martin	21
Sam Mathias	20
Alan Graham	20
Ray Garbutt Sr	20
Steve Maestre	20
Tim Heath	16
Jim Comber	14
John Sansone	14
John Wongsam	12
Duayne Arnold	10
Shaun Breeze	5
Robert Lee	5
Steve Roden	4
Geoff Hembling	4
Boris Vostry	3
Karl Ayers	3
Alan Gobie	2
Michel Ardoullie	2
Chico Towers	2
Lucas Hunt	1
Hank Weiss	1
Sean Smithson	1
Jenny Martin	1

Yearly Net

Player Name	Points
Bill Mckenzie	38
Ray Garbutt Sr	35
Andy Hunt	34
Steve Hack	32
Mickey Thornton	24
Geoff Hambling	21
Steve Roden	20
Steve Maestre	17
John Sansone	17
John Wongsam	14
Jim Comber	14
Sam Mathias	11
Chico Towers	11
Alan Gobie	10
Boris Vostry	10
Duane Arnold	10
Michel Ardoullie	9
Tim Heath	7
Lucas Hunt	6
Paul Martin	6
Karl Ayers	4
Alan Graham	4
Robert Lee	3
Shaun Breeze	2
Jenny Martin	1
Sean Smithson	1
Hank Weiss	1

Pars, Birdies, Eagles

Player Name	Pars	Birdies	Eagles
Bill Mckenzie	48	13	0
Andy Hunt	47	12	0
Paul Martin	22	7	0
Sam Mathias	20	6	0
Alan Graham	21	4	0
Steve Maestre	31	1	0
Steve Hack	25	2	0
John Sansone	21	2	0
Jim Comber	21	2	0
Mickey Thornton	21	3	0
Ray Garbutt Sr.	26	0	0
Tim Heath	15	2	0
Duayne Arnold	7	4	0
Robert Lee	12	2	0
John Wongsam	15	1	0
Steve Roden	9	0	1
Shaun Breeze	9	1	0
Chico Towers	9	1	0
Hank Weiss	5	0	0
Alan Gobie	5	0	0
Michel Ardoullie	4	0	0
Geoff Hambling	4	0	0
Karl Ayers	3	1	0
Jenny Martin	1	0	0
Boris Vostry	1	0	0
Lucas Hunt	0	0	0