A weekend of high-quality golf and intense competition culminated in standout victories for Zandre Roye and Jodi Munn-Barrow at the Jamaica Golf Association’s Easter Jamboree, staged at the Upton Golf Club.
Played across a demanding par-71 layout, the tournament drew a strong islandwide field, all eager to test their skills on one of Jamaica’s most consistently prepared courses, a venue long synonymous with the Easter showcase.
Roye holds nerve in tight title duel
The men’s championship unfolded as a gripping head-to-head battle between Roye and fellow former national champion Oshae Haye.
Locked together at two-over-par 73 after the opening round, the pair carried their rivalry into a tense final day. Roye ultimately separated himself with a composed second-round effort, carding three-over-par to finish at five-over 147, just one stroke clear of Haye, who closed with a 75 for 148.
Reflecting on his performance, Roye pointed to familiarity with the course as a decisive factor.
“I had a successful week. I haven’t been practising as much as I’d like but Upton being my home course, I know my way around that course pretty well and I used that to my advantage.”
He added: “I knew what I had to do, just stay patient, take it one step at a time, and see where the chips falls at the end of the day and luckily the cards were dealt in my favour.”
Roye also praised the tournament setup: “Overall, happy with the win. The golf course was in fantastic condition… big up to the entire team at the Upton Golf Club… and (to) JGA for keeping a wonderful tournament.”
Strong supporting performances across divisions
Behind the leading duo, Delroy Johnson secured third place in the Men & Men Senior 0-6 category with rounds of 77 and 73 for a total of 150.
In the Men & Men Senior 7-12 division, Carl Bruce topped the standings with 161, followed by Elvis Dinham (170) and Philip Gooden (174).
Former JGA president Wayne Chai Chong captured the Men Super Senior 0-12 title with 160, while Dorrel Allen and Mike Gleichman shared second place on 162.
The Masters category was won by Richard Grant (160), with Dale Wanliss (166) and Philip Wilson (175) rounding out the top three.
Munn-Barrow’s consistency delivers the Ladies title
In the women’s division, Munn-Barrow produced a model of consistency, posting identical rounds of 74 to finish at four-over-par 148.
Despite opening her campaign with a triple bogey, she quickly regained composure, balancing birdies and bogeys to maintain control across both rounds.
“I was very pleased with my play this weekend. I was fairly consistent, I didn’t get myself in any trouble and it was just nice to have another good tournament weekend coming off of the Constant Spring Classic.”
As president of the Jamaica Golf Association, she also highlighted the event’s success beyond the leaderboard.
“I was very happy with the turnout… the competition was very strong especially in the Men’s 0-6 category.”
Looking ahead, she pointed to the next major fixture on the calendar: “We’re looking forward to our next event which will be our National Amateur Championships in May.”
A celebration of competition and course excellence
Supported by the Sports Development Foundation, the Easter Jamboree once again reinforced its reputation as one of the island’s premier golf events.
With a challenging course, a deep field, and standout performances at every level, the tournament delivered both drama and quality, hallmarks of a competition that continues to grow in stature on Jamaica’s sporting calendar.
