Denesh Jackree and Christina Ferreira hold the lead after day one of the Republic Bank Caribbean Junior Open Golf Championships at St Andrews Golf Club, Moka, yesterday.
Jackree produced a solid 74 to lead from the chasing pack of Wan Ju Lee (82), Donald Leacock of Barbados (84) and Arvin Bhim (85).
Defending champion Christina Ferreira (78) braved the typically tricky St Andrews greens to lead in the girls 16-17 category over Sabrina Chan (102).
Anna Ferreira (83) built a narrow two-stroke lead over Ysabelle Lawrence (85) in the 14-15 girls category.
Meanwhile, in the boys 14-15 category Liam Bryden and Varun Singh are tied for first place after both shot 78, with Sol Joanni of Tobago is in third with 83.
In the 11-13 girls, Serena Mackenzie (82) holds a commanding nine-shot lead over second-placed Karina Matabadal (91).
In the boy's 11-13 category, Sam Avey (81) has a three-shot advantage over Zach Correira Jonathan Greenidge who both shot 84.
The three-hole tournament was also staged on opening day.
Among the girls, Alliiyah Ali shot 21 to win ahead of her sister Nailah Ali with Faatimah Emamalie in third.
The boy's winner was Daylan Riley, who won on count back from Jerseem Boodram, with Suraj Seepersad in third.
Day two of the Republic Bank Caribbean Junior Open Golf Championships also features competition in six holes (Thursday 11th) and with the nine-hole tournament on Friday.
This year marks the 12th consecutive year of sponsorship by Republic Bank and the fourth in successive years as the Republic Bank Caribbean Junior Open Golf Championships.
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