Caribbean Golfers Set to Shine at 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship

Aaron Jarvis to Lead Caribbean Nations at Prestigious Tournament

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, CMC – Aaron Jarvis of the Cayman Islands, a former Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) champion, will spearhead a contingent of Caribbean nations competing in the 2025 edition of the prestigious tournament. The event will occur from January 16-19, 2025, at Pilar Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Jarvis, who claimed the championship title in 2022, will be making his fifth appearance in the LAAC. He aims to add another chapter to his distinguished amateur career.

Caribbean Nations Represented

The other Caribbean nations represented are the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, St Lucia, Trinidad, and Tobago.

About the Latin America Amateur Championship

The LAAC, established in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A, and the USGA, aims to promote amateur golf across South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the championship is hosted annually at premier courses across Latin America and spotlights the region’s rising golf talent.

Past Participants

Past participants include 2018 champion Joaquin Niemann of Chile, among the most notable alums of the event, who played on the PGA tour.

Prize and Recognition

This year’s winner will secure an invitation to the 2025 Masters Tournament and exemptions into The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont.

Field and Standout Players

The 108-player field features competitors from 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories, including 15 players in the top 200 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). Standout names include Mexico’s Omar Morales (No. 13), the Cayman Islands’ Justin Hastings (No. 43), Bolivia’s Jose Luis Montaño (No. 48), and Brazil’s Andrey Xavier (No. 53) and Herik Machado (No. 54).

Conclusion

The 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship promises to be an exciting event, with a strong field of golfers from across the region. With Aaron Jarvis leading the Caribbean charge, fans can expect to see some thrilling competition and potential star performers emerge.

FAQs

* When and where is the 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship taking place?
+ The event is scheduled to take place from January 16-19, 2025, at Pilar Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
* Who is leading the Caribbean contingent?
+ Aaron Jarvis of the Cayman Islands is spearheading the Caribbean nations, having claimed the championship title in 2022 and aiming to add another chapter to his distinguished amateur career.
* What are the prizes for the winner?
+ The winner will secure an invitation to the 2025 Masters Tournament and exemptions into The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont.