Saturday’s eighth MCOBA / Lindy Delapenha Golf Classic delivered an upset worthy of its namesake. Errol Eccles, firing an uncharacteristic 39 points in Stableford play, stormed past a 100-plus field at Caymanas Golf Club to seize the overall title—and a weekend for two at Half Moon.
“I turned up expecting a decent round; I walked off with Lindy’s trophy,” the Weekend Warriors regular laughed. “That’s the kind of plot twist you live for.”
Key Results
| Division | Winner (Pts) | Prize Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Champion | Errol Eccles – 39 | Half Moon getaway + Jamaica Standard Products hamper |
| Ladies | Diane Hudson – 38 | Sandals Beaches retreat + Carimed hamper |
| Ladies Runner-up | Maggie Lyn – 37 | Spa Divine certificate + Carimed hamper |
| Super Senior Men | Richard Josephs – 38 | Jamaica Inn weekend + JSP hamper |
| Super Senior Runner-up | Larry Lodenquai – 38 | S Hotel Kingston stay + JSP hamper |
| Men & Senior Men | Philip Gooden – 37 | S Hotel Montego Bay stay + Carimed hamper |
Cedric Blair brushed the flagstick at the par-three 10th but left the 2025 Nissan e-Power X-Trail hole-in-one prize untouched.
Munro Pride
Howard McKenzie, third in the Super-Senior flight, also lifted the Elias Azan Trophy as top Munro College Old Boy—handed over by Yasmine Azan and outgoing champion Dane Marsh.
Course-Side Carnival
Title sponsor Keller Williams kept players hydrated with fresh coconut water and icy towels, while Monymusk’s rum mixers raised spirits. CG United Insurance turned the 10th tee into a networking lounge beside the gleaming X-Trail on display.
Organisers’ Take
MCOBA President Victor Tomlinson praised the full tee sheet and sponsor support. “The energy was fantastic. Every dollar funnels back into Munro’s sports programmes—so the bigger this event grows, the more opportunities we create for the next generation.”
A post-tournament review committee will explore wider sponsorship and participant outreach to expand the charity showcase in 2026.
