TRINIDAD TEAM
TRINIDAD PLAYER PROFILES
CANADA TEAM
CANADA PLAYER PROFILES
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Boys 18 -21 |
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Boys 16-18 |
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Boys 14-15 |
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Girls 18 -21 |
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Girls 17 & Under |
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| TRINIDAD PLAYER PROFILES |
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TRACEY CLARKE
Girls 18 -21
Tracey will be joining Diana at Xavier University , Cincinnati OH in 2006. She has represented Trinidad and Tobago on the Junior National team for the past 6 years. Tracey represented Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in 2002, 2004 and 2005 as well as the World Amateur Team Championships in 2004. Tracey has also participated in the Optimist International Junior Golf Tournament in 2002 and 2005. Tracey was the Republic Bank Junior Open Champion, won the 2006 St. Andrew's Club Championships. Tracey has been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2006 in Jamaica.
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TIMOTHY MARTIN
Boys 14-15
Timothy has represented Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships three times. He placed 3rd in the 12 and Under division in 2005 and has moved up to the 15 and Under division for 2006. Timothy is a steady young golfer who has won the Republic Bank Junior Open both in 2005 and 2006 in the 12 and Under and 15 and Under divisions, respectively. Timothy won the St. Andrew's Junior Club Championships in 2004. He also represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 2005 Stephen Ames Cup held in Canada .
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BEN MARTIN
Boys 16-18
Ben has represented Trinidad and Tobago on the Junior National Team since he was 9 years old. He also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2004, at age 13. He was the youngest player ever selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at this level. Ben is one of Trinidad and Tobago 's most outstanding and promising golfers. Even at this young age he is a worthy opponent in the Men's Championship flight. Ben was the Boys 15 and Under Champion in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships in 2005. Ben has been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2006 in Jamaica.
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ROBERT LLANOS
Boys 16-18
Robert has competed in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships for 5 years. He placed 2nd in the Republic Bank Junior Open 2005 as well as the Petrotrin Men's Open 2005. Robert also represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 2005 regional qualifier for the World Team Junior Championships where they competed against Canada , Mexico and Guatemala . Robert is a naturally talented young golfer who is also known for his charisma and personality.
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KELSEY LOU HING
Girls 17 & Under
Kelsey has been playing golf for 4 years and has represented Trinidad and Tobago for the past two years in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships. Kelsey is a very focused and talented young golfer. In 2006 she placed 1st in the Tang/Oreo Junior Medal (February), 2nd in the Republic Bank Junior Open, Girls 15 and Under, 3rd in the Carnation Caribbean Ladies Open and 3rd in the TATIL Open Championship. Kelsey also placed 2nd in the B class at the 2005 St. Andrew's Club Championships and 1st in the C class 2004 St. Andrew's Coca Cola Club Championship. Kelsey has been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2006 in Jamaica.
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SHANE COSTELLOE
Boys 18 -21
Shane is a member of the varsity Men's golf team at the University of Texas , San Antonio. He was named golfer of the week for the Southern Conference, March 2005. Shane has represented Trinidad and Tobago since he was 10 years old at the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships. Shane has won 3 Caribbean Junior Golf Championships and is one of Trinidad and Tobago 's most talented golfers. Shane was a member of the winning Trinidad and Tobago team at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2003 and 2005. He also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the World Team Junior Championships 2000 in Japan . He also represented Trinidad and Tobago at the Copa de Las Americas 2003 in Puerto Rico and has been selected to participate for the 2005 team in Mexico.
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MARTINE DE GANNES
Girls 17 & Under
Martine has been playing golf for 4 years and has copped the 15 and
Under Champion title in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships in 2004
and 2005. This year she moves up to the Girls 18 and Under division.
Martine has demonstrated her prowess not only among her peers but also
in ladies golf in Trinidad and Tobago. She was the Carnation Caribbean
Ladies Open Champion both in 2005 and 2006. She also won the 2006
TATIL Open Championship and placed 2nd in the Sagicor Open and in the
2006 St. Andrew's Club Championships. In 2005 Martine represented
Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in St.
Kitts, in the Copa de Las Americas in Mexico and in the Stephen Ames
Cup held in Canada. Martine has been selected to represent Trinidad
and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf
Championships 2006 in Jamaica. Martine is one of Trinidad and Tobago's
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SIRRON MELVILLE
Boys 14-15
Sirron has been playing golf for 3 years and represented Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships 2006. Sirron has a natural flair for golf and has made great strides in a relatively short period of time. In 2005 Sirron placed 2nd in the Trinidad & Tobago Republic Junior Open, 3rd in the Tatil Men's Open and 3rd in the BEWIL Open. Sirron also placed 1st in the Barbados Junior Open and won 1st Gross in the 1st Flight of the Guardian General Open. Sirron represented Trinidad and Tobago in the 2005 Stephen Ames Cup held in Canada . He also gained further international exposure in Florida by participating in the X-Factor Junior tournament in Naples and PARS Junior International in Orlando . In 2006 Sirron won the February Tang/Oreo Junior Medal in the Boys 15 and Under division and placed 2nd in the Republic Bank Junior Open.
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SIMON MERRY
Boys 18 -21
Simon Merry is one of Trinidad and Tobago 's most acclaimed golfers. He has represented Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships since 1997. Simon placed 2nd in the Caribbean Junior Golf Championships 2004 in St. Croix . He placed 12th in the Optimist Junior Golf Tournament 2004 in Florida as well as he came 4th in the Trinidad and Tobago 's Men's Open and Won the 2005 Guardian General tournament in Tobago . Simon was a member of the Trinidad and Tobago team at Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2004 in Bahamas . Simon has won the Republic Bank Junior Golf Open in 2004. Simon has been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships 2006 in Jamaica . Simon is a scratch handicap and he is one of Trinidad and Tobago 's most consistent players.
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DIANA TORRY
Girls 18 -21
Diana plays collegiate golf at Xavier University , Cincinnati OH . Diana has represented Trinidad and Tobago on the National Junior team since 1999. Diana won the 18 and under division in the 2004 CJGC in St. Croix . She has also represented Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in 2003, 2004 and 2005, Copa de Las Americas in 2003 and 2005 and the World Team Amateur Championships in 2004. This is Diana's second time participating in the Stephen Ames Cup. |
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CLAUDINE FOONG
Girls 21 and under
Claudine is a member of the Gardner Webb University golf team. She is a member of Granite Golf Club. Claudine was the low scoring average on her varisty team for 2005-06. In 2006 she made the Team All Atlantic Sun Conference. Claudine is also a 2004-2006 Division I All American Scholar.
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DAVID DOWNS
Boys 21 and under
David has been playing golf for 14 years. He was taught the game by his father and is a member of the Quilchena Golf and Country Club. David placed 1 st in the Canadian Junior Golf Association's Mizuno NAC Qualifier in 2004. In 2003 David placed 2 nd in the CJGA Junior at Riverway and the Quilchena Junior Boys Club Championships. David hopes to one day play golf at the collegiate level. |
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SEAN JEDRUSIAK
Boys 15 and under
Sean has been playing golf for only 4 years and has been taught by Pat Dely. He is currently a member at Canyon Meadows Golf Club. Some of Sean's recent achievements include placinf 1 st in the 2005 Nike Qualifier for the Stephen Ames Cup. He also won the 2005 Alberta Bantam and the 2005 Tour Championship McLennan Ross. Sean would like to eventually play on the PGA tour after completing university on a golf scholarship. |
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LAENI BENDZIK
Girls 18 and under
Laeni has been playing golf for 5 years and is a member of Bears Paw Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alberta. She was taught the game by her father. Laeni was the 2006 Canadian Junior Golf Association Nike Qualifier @ Wolf Creek winner as well as the 2006 Mizuno North America Cup Qualifier at Riverbend. She also placed 2nd in the 2005 Mizuno CJGA National Golf Championships and the 2005 Nike Golf Junior Championship. Laeni was a member of the 2004 CJGA Team Canada West for the Lipton Brisk Canada Cup and will be attending the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2006. |
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LESLIE BOOTH
Girls 21 and under
Leslie has been playing golf since she was 7 years old. Leslie's father taught her the game and she is a member of Westin Golf and Country Club. She is currently on the varsity team for Eastern Kentucky University and finished her 2005-6 season with a 78 average |
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MICHAEL BOSCH
Boys 18 and under
Michael has been playing golf for 12 years. He taught golf by his father and is a member of the Barspaw Golf and Country Club. Michael was the runner up at the 2006 Calgary Junior Match Play, placed 1 st in the 2006 Cougar Creek Canadian Cup and also won the 2006 Riverspirit Junior World Qualifier. Michael was a member of the winning team at the 2005 Lipton Brisk Canada Cup. Michael also aspires to playing collegiate golf. |
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Zac Bested
Boys 21 and under
Zack has been playing golf since he was 13 years old. He was taught golf by Don Harrison and is a member of Lakewood Golf and Country Club. Zac has was the 2006 Canadian Junior Golf Association Nike Golf Series. He also placed 1 st on the Burger King Tour and the Jamieson Vitamins Ontario Junior Championship in 2005. Zac has graduated from high school and is taking the next year off and will then be entering college. |
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SCOTT LOWE
Boys 15 and under
Scott is 14 years old and has been playing golf since he was 6. He is a member of Pine Brook Golf and Country Club and was taught golf by his parents. He was a member of the 2005 Lipton Brisk Cup winning team. He was also was the Bantam Champion are the 2005 and 2004 Future Links. Scott would like to play golf for the Arizona State University. |
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Darren Hupfer |
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Rebecca Lee |
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