MCOBA/Lindy Delapenha Golf Classic to offer special hole-in-one prize
The seventh staging of the Munro College Old Boys Association (MCOBA)/Lindy Delapenha Golf Classic promises to be the biggest and best one yet with the tantalizing prize of a 2024 Nissan Qashqai for the lucky golfer who can hit a hole in one at a selected hole.
This year’s staging will take place on Saturday, June 1 at Caymanas Golf and Country Club, beginning at 8:30am. The event was launched on Friday, May 17 at the Fidelity Motors/Nissan Showroom at Hanover Street.
Victor Tomlinson, President of the Munro College Old Boys Association (MCOBA), said the excitement is already building around the tournament which is always well supported by some of the top local golfers.
“Our main prize this year will be a Nissan Qashqai for a hole-in-one at hole 10, so we anticipate that we will have a lot of support this year,” said Tomlinson.
“Keller Williams Jamaica has been our main sponsor for the last few years, we have Monymusk who have stepped up and JMMB and others, so we are having a grand tournament this year,” he continued. “The funds raised from this tournament supports the sporting programmes at Munro College and this year so far, we are well on our way with attaining our targets. We welcome more support, especially that we have an attractive main prize.”
Deborah Stewart, General Manager of Fidelity Motors Limited, said the company was proud to be on board.
“We believe in supporting initiatives that foster excellence, community spirit and that contribute to the development of future athletes. This tournament not only honours a remarkable sports icon, but also raises funds for the sports programs at Munro College, helping to nurture the talents of the next generation. Our commitment to the community aligns perfectly with the values represented by this event,” Stewart pointed out.
Meanwhile, Tournament Director, Peter Lindo, anticipates that it will be another great day of golf at Caymanas.
“We are in for a very exciting day. It’s going to be a Stableford format and we will be having the Ladies’ category, Men’s, Men’s Senior and Men’s Super Senior categories,” he explained.
“Entries have been very brisk so far and I expect that by the time we get to Saturday (June 1st) the event will be oversubscribed. The gold course itself is in fantastic shape,” Lindo added.
Lindy Delapenha, after whom the tournament is named, was an avid golfer and Lindo is quite pleased that the Jamaican sporting legend continues to be honoured.
“It’s really good to honour one of sporting legends in Lindy Delapenha in this way. I look forward to a good day for everyone involved. Golf in not an easy game but once you are bitten by the bug it’s hard to shake it.”
Lindo outlined where the hole-in-one challenge will occur and the actual chances of it happening.
“The 10th hole, par 3, depending on where we set it up, could be anywhere from 150 to about 180 yards. The odds of getting the hole in one is not very likely, it’s about 12,500 to 1 but it could happen and just like the lottery, you’ve got to be in it to win it.
“So, if you’re not firing a club at it, you have no chance. It definitely adds a level of excitement to the tournament. I hope somebody wins it. It would be fantastic. It’s not impossible,” he noted.
The cost for registration, which includes lunch is $8,500.
The main sponsors of the event are Keller Williams Realtors, Fidelity Motors (Nissan), CIBC, JMMB, CG United Insurance, Wisynco, Kleen Water, Regency Petroleum, JamGas, Jamaica Inn, Spanish Court Hotel, Jewel Paradise Cove Resort and Spa.
