Topic: Golf
Jordan Spieth leads Masters going into final round
By the time he made it to the 17th tee Saturday evening, the shadows growing long, the big white clubhouse on the hill about to come into view, 21-year-old Jordan Spieth had withstood for nearly four hours the worst the sport of golf could hit him with.
Ironwood developer sued by Turtle Cove contractor
Ironwood developer David Moffitt is being sued by a contractor who claims he failed to pay for work on the Turtle Cove condo units.
Scotland to co-host European Sports Championships in 2018
Scotland and Germany are to co-host the first European Sports Championships in 2018.
Junior team for Caribbean championship finalized
Cayman’s team for the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship 2015 has been selected after four rounds of qualifiers at the North Sound course.
Widmer aiming for eighth title
The Cayman Islands Amateur Championship is approaching and local golfers are honing their skills for that tournament and also to be selected for international competition.
No solution in sight to dump tire mountain
Government is hoping it will be a case of sixth time lucky as it again seeks to find someone to take the stockpile of used tires at the George Town Landfill off its hands.
Creasey feels like doing Irish jig
Ben Creasey has only been in Cayman a couple of months and he is already a sporting champ having won the Irish Jog 5k on Tuesday.
Jordan is still champion earner
Michael Jordan is a billionaire.
Support for lifeguards on beaches
Support is growing for lifeguards and a warning flag system to be introduced on some of Cayman’s beaches to help protect tourists.
Ebanks is set for Connolly clash
Boxer Kendall Ebanks has varied his sporting interests in the past year, becoming a personal trainer and seriously going into triathlon training, which he feels will ultimately help his noble arts skills.
Hill got sports bug from father
Nikolai “Bruiser” Hill enjoys juggling his life around watching, playing and coaching sport.
Business in brief
A roundup of business happenings.
Families join for scramble
Junior golf is organized every Sunday morning at the North Sound Golf Club but there was a special event last week.
Jarvis holes double delight
Andrew Jarvis celebrated his birthday in style at the North Sound Golf course - by getting a hole in one.
Is potty training grounds for divorce?
Many experts have a list of questions you should ask to determine if your child is ready. Lisa Boushy explores the topic with trepidation.
Irish Jog is so much fun that even leprechauns compete
The St. Patrick’s Day 5k Irish Jog will bring the usual mix of runners and walkers out in their masses for a worthy cause.
Keegan to boost Sunset funds
Sunset Football Club has another football superstar visiting here in the summer - former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan.
Widmer must wait for selection
Cayman’s top golfers are vying for team selection again at the North Sound Golf Club this weekend and for Samantha Widmer even if she has the best round she will have to wait for selection.
St. Ignatius tees up another scramble fundraiser
The St. Ignatius Golf Scramble is approaching and it looks like it will raise another hefty amount for the Catholic School.
CARIFTA aces needed two times
The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association has selected its team for the 2015 CARIFTA championships in Barbados.
Chamber wants local hiring commitments
The Chamber of Commerce is urging government to secure contractual agreements to protect local businesses and jobs when it negotiates large-scale public-private partnerships with overseas developers.
Teed up for Island Games spots
Local golfers are in full swing as they prepare for major tournaments this summer.
Moore breezes through bluster
Cayman’s top golfers are vying for selection for the national team and round three of six qualifiers was completed at the North Sound Golf Club on Saturday.
Valentine's Mile loved by Lewis
Teenage runner Tahj Lewis is considerably richer this week since the weekend after winning one of the shortest races on the local calendar which also happens to be one of the most rewarding.
Cayman Special Olympics team to play new sports
Cayman’s 54-member Special Olympic team will be the largest ever to attend the Special World Games this summer in Los Angeles, and will compete for the first time in both football and basketball.
Ironwood: Economic driver for Grand Cayman's 'other half'
The possible impact of the Ironwood development, over the long term, is far greater than the creation of temporary jobs or the one-time injection of funds into the Cayman Islands economy.
Ironwood: Road project to create 200 jobs
Developer Ironwood says local companies and workers will be hired on all aspects of the highway construction project, estimating that the public-private partnership will create around 200 jobs.
New Dart deal: Cayman's next 'Golden Age'
Premier Alden McLaughlin's support for, and facilitation of, Dart's plans are welcome developments worthy of applause.
State of the Nation: Dart, government reach agreement
The government has reached a resolution to the lingering negotiations over an agreement between Cayman’s National Road Authority and Dart Realty, with each side getting something it wanted.
Ross and Wight top scored as Island Games process continues
The second round of Cayman golf’s national team qualifiers was held at Blue Tip at the Ritz-Carlton over the weekend and there were some impressive rounds scored.
Luxury North Sound development under way
Caymanian developer Lewis Ebanks broke ground Monday on a US$200 million luxury condo complex overlooking the North Sound.
Widmer tees up in Bahamas
Cayman’s top female golfer Samantha Widmer is playing in one of the region’s prestigious tournaments from Sunday.
'Aldenomics': Cayman's economy too hot to handle?
During a recent TV interview, Premier Alden McLaughlin issued what is, perhaps, an extraordinary warning in regard to the economics of the Cayman Islands.
Entrants geared up to take cars if drives go straight in
The Captain Theo Bodden Memorial Golf Tournament is offering a brand new 2015 Kia Optima or a luxurious 2015 Lincoln MKC as the star prize for anyone who manages a hole-in-one.
New Chamber boss: Cayman poised for growth
Island Paving boss Barry Bodden took over the helm of the Chamber of Commerce promising a quieter style, but equally forceful advocacy, to his predecessor, the outspoken Johann Moxam.
Champs quickly back in swing
Michael and Peyton Wight played well in the first of six rounds of qualifying for the Cayman Islands national team at the North Sound Golf Club over the weekend.
Special athletes set for World Games
Cayman’s Special Olympics athletes are preparing for the biggest international sports event of 2015, the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Golf run hailed for success
Grand Cayman is so flat that when runners negotiated the undulating layout of the North South Golf Course on Saturday. in the island's first cross country race, their legs were screaming for mercy at the end.
Larner tees up unique race
Road runners get a rare chance to test themselves over different terrain this weekend with a new event, the inaugural Cayman Cross Country race.
Plenty on offer to get fit again
Numerous sports events and activities are coming up in the Cayman Islands for those who want to stick to their New Year’s resolution to get healthier and exercise more.
Opposition Leader's New Year's message
New Year's message from Opposition Leader McKeeva Bush.
North Sound welcomes developments
North Sound Golf Club feels it is ready to handle changes to Cayman’s greens.
Crellin lasted well to tee herself up with Stableford prize
Fiona Crellin secured herself a Christmas gift when she took home the top spot in the 2014 CIGA Year Long Stableford Competition.
One year later: Tire fire threat remains
One year after the dramatic landfill fire that sent large plumes of black smoke billowing across Grand Cayman, a half-million discarded tires remain at the site.
Cayman Islands Golf Invitational boosts North Sound club
As local golf readies for new courses, a celebrity tournament aided the sole 18-hole venue.
Blue Tip teed up
A former site for golf tournaments figures to get more use in the new year.
Legends loved swinging by here
The Cayman Islands continue to be a favorite spot for international golf stars.
Bismillah and Woodhouse win golf victory
The Cayman Islands Golf Association Pairs tournament had another excellent turnout at the North Sound Golf Club on Saturday.
Hedge Funds Care aids charities
The Hedge Funds Care benefit gala at The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman on Saturday night raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local charities that help prevent and treat child abuse and neglect.
Bud Light drink up strong finish
Bud Light have plenty to be merry about on the diamond.
Movember celebrates a decade of moustaches and fundraising
Each November involves the curious sight of many men in Cayman sporting large moustaches of all shapes and sizes.
Ironwood developer: East-West highway extension to cost $50M
A planned 10-mile extension to the East-West Arterial Highway to pave the way for a new golf resort will cost around $50 million to complete and construction could begin before Christmas, developer Ironwood said this week.
Funding for eastern roads still unclear
The construction of two new roads through Grand Cayman’s eastern districts, which would appear to be crucial for future economic development, is in doubt over questions of available funding.
Cousin in court on wounding charge
A man is charged with wounding, carrying offensive weapons and causing intentional harassment, alarm and distress after an incident involving his cousin.
North Sound condo project approved
A US$200 million development to create an ocean-front community, featuring 123 luxury condos and town houses overlooking the North Sound has been given the green light.
Get your ‘Mo’ on for charity
During “MOvember,” men are encouraged to put away their razors and grow out their best moustache to support the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.
Government duped over sports event
Two ministries in the Cayman Islands government paid $25,000 each for a sporting event that never happened.
Cayman charities: Opening our hearts — and wallets
The efforts of "Marathon Man" Derek Haines and supporters may be the singular act of charity this year, but they aren't the only people in Cayman in a persistent "giving mood."
Residents hit the links to raise $44,000 for Red Cross
A golfing tournament held earlier this month raised more than $44,000 for the Cayman Islands Red Cross.
Teed up to claim $1m but nobody holed it
The Cayman Crime Stoppers Million Dollar Shootout Golf Tournament attracted over eager golfers on Oct. 10 at the North Sound Golf Club.
Ribbins is champ
The Cayman Islands Golf Association held the annual President’s Trophy competition over the weekend at the North Sound Golf Club.
Rock Iguana survey planned
A population survey on the Rock Iguana reptile species in Little Cayman will be carried out before the year is out.
Haines fund reaches $700,000
Derek Haines is well on his way to the magic $1 million mark after the summer lull, with two marathons to go.
A cool million for a golfing hole-in-one
Crime Stoppers will give $1 million to anyone who makes a hole-in-one during its annual golf tournament.
Purton holes two as juniors tee off
Cayman’s fledgling golfers competed for the title of Junior Island Champion at the North Sound Club over the weekend.
Slatter holes Hall of Fame spot after lifetime of excellence
At the recent Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in Puerto Rico, Bob Slatter was honored by being inducted into the Caribbean Golf Hall of Fame.
Appleby shot ahead
Appleby staved off both threatening skies and challenges to their leader board position to claim the inaugural North Sound Golf Club Corporate League championship.
Charity calls for community support
A lack of support this year has prompted the Cayman Islands Red Cross to ask for more help to raise money for its various programs.
Walker out-sprints Acker again
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants held its 5K run/walk on Saturday at the North Sound Golf Club.
McGee Classic gets called off
Logistical problems lead to the cancellation of an upcoming sports spectacle.
Mixed results for Consolidated Water
Higher retail water revenues offset lower bulk water sales for Consolidated Water in the second quarter of 2014, resulting in flat net income attributable to shareholders compared to the same period 2013.
Business in brief
A roundup of business briefs from the community.
