BARBADOS TO HOST CARIBBEAN AMATEUR
CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS JULY!

Barbados is proud to once again play host to one of the region’s most prestigious golfing events—the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC), which will be held this July at the Barbados Golf Club. Steeped in tradition and regional pride, the championships have been a cornerstone of Caribbean amateur golf since their inception in 1957. What began as a single match between Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago has evolved into a major sporting event involving nine countries from across the region. The original prize—the Hoerman Cup—remains the centerpiece of the tournament, awarded to the country with the best overall performance. Over time, the championship has grown to include women golfers, introducing the Francis/Steele-Perkins Trophy. Barbados has a proud history with the CAGC, having hosted the championships five times since 1974. This year marks a return to Barbados, offering the island a chance to showcase its world-class courses and legendary hospitality. The COVID-19 pandemic prevented the island from hosting the event in 2020, so this year is an amazing opportunity to display what we have to offer to regional golfers and golf enthusiasts.


Notably, the nation hosted the event at Sandy Lane Golf Club and Royal Westmoreland, the latter being the venue in 2010. The event brings together more than seventy of the region’s top amateur golfers in a competitive and spirited atmosphere, with each country fielding a six-member team. The team with the lowest combined score across three rounds takes home the Hoerman Cup. Some of the strongest teams in the tournament over the years include Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. Barbadian golfers will be looking to improve on past performances, with their most notable Hoerman Cup victory coming in 2010 on home soil. As excitement builds toward July, local fans can look forward to a thrilling week of golf and camaraderie as the Caribbean’s best tee off in Barbados.