TEAM ST. LUCIA

 

LADIES DIVISION (George Teale Trophy)

 

Catherine Spooner 

Saint Lucian amateur golfer who has been a longstanding contributor to the development and success of golf in Saint Lucia. An experienced member of the Saint Lucia national golf team, she has represented the island with distinction at regional championships while earning recognition for her consistency, leadership, and commitment to the sport.

Career highlights include:

  • Representing Saint Lucia at multiple Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championships, competing against the region's leading amateur golfers and contributing to the national team's success.
  • Playing a key role in Saint Lucia's victory at the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championship in St. Kitts, where the national team secured the overall championship title.
  • Competing consistently in the Saint Lucia Golf Open and other national and regional tournaments, regularly finishing among the country's leading female amateur golfers.
  • Representing Saint Lucia at regional and international amateur competitions, demonstrating dedication, resilience, and sportsmanship while promoting the growth of the game throughout the Eastern Caribbean.
  • Serving as an ambassador for golf in Saint Lucia through her commitment to competitive excellence, mentorship, and the continued development of women's golf, inspiring the next generation of golfers to pursue the sport at the highest level.

 

 

 

Marisa Groenewald 

A Saint Lucian amateur golfer who has established herself as one of the country's leading female competitors. A member of the Saint Lucia national golf team, she has represented the island in regional championships and has earned recognition through consistent performances in both national and Eastern Caribbean competitions.

 

Career highlights include:

 

Representing Saint Lucia at the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championship in St. Kitts, where the national team captured the overall championship title.

Winning the Ladies Championship at the 2025 Saint Lucia Golf Open, posting a three-round total of 236 (+23) to secure the title and affirm her position among Saint Lucia's top amateur golfers.

Capturing the Ladies Net Championship at the 2025 Saint Lucia Golf Open, demonstrating consistency and all-around performance throughout the tournament.

Competing regularly in national, club, and regional events, including ECGA championships and the Saint Lucia Golf Open, while contributing to the continued growth and success of women's golf in Saint Lucia.

Serving as an experienced ambassador for Saint Lucian golf through her commitment to competition, sportsmanship, and the development of the game both locally and across the Eastern Caribbean.

 

 

 

 

MEN'S DIVISION (Hoerman Cup)
 

Eugene Edwin

A veteran amateur golfer from Saint Lucia with over 40 years in the sport, renowned as an Individual Senior Gross Champion and multi-time regional tournament winner. 

 

Career Highlights 

 

Early Beginnings: Started as a caddy at age 13 on afternoons and weekends.

National Representation: First represented Saint Lucia internationally at age 17 in Montserrat, later competing extensively across the Caribbean and representing the OECS.

Championship Wins: Won the Individual Men's Net Category at the Eastern Caribbean Golf Amateur (ECGA) Championship in Martinique (1990) and captured the Senior Gross Champion title at the ECGA Championship in Antigua (October 2024).

Recent Success: Victorious in the senior men's division and a winner at the Saint Lucia Open.

Major Appearances: Competed in the Latin American Amateur Championships in 2017 and 2018.

 

 

 

 

Harith Khan

A Saint Lucian amateur golfer who has emerged as one of the country's leading competitive players. A member of the Saint Lucia national golf team, he has represented the island in regional and international amateur championships, earning recognition through consistent performances and his rise in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

 

Career highlights include:

 

Representing Saint Lucia at the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championship, where the national team captured the overall championship title.

Qualifying for the 2025 Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, making his debut in one of the region's premier amateur golf events. He earned his place through WAGR points after winning a match play event in Saint Lucia in 2023 and finishing runner-up at the 2024 Saint Lucia National Invitational.

Competing in major regional tournaments, including the Trinidad & Tobago Open, as part of Saint Lucia's growing presence in Caribbean golf.

Recording a tie for third place in the Championship Division at the 2026 Saint Lucia Golf Open, earning additional WAGR points and reinforcing his standing among the island's top amateur golfers.

 

 

 

Nicolas Beaubrun

A Saint Lucian amateur golfer who has represented Saint Lucia in regional and international competitions. He is recognized as one of the country's leading amateur players and has been a member of the Saint Lucia national golf team.

 

Key highlights of his golf career include:

 

Junior success: Beaubrun gained attention as a junior golfer by winning the Boys 12-and-Under division at the 2006 Trinidad Open, demonstrating his potential at an early age.

International representation: In 2022, he represented Saint Lucia at the Latin America Amateur Championship in the Dominican Republic. At the time, he was 28 years old and was noted for rekindling his passion for golf after earlier junior success.

National team: In 2023, Beaubrun was selected for Saint Lucia's men's team at the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championship in St. Kitts, where Saint Lucia captured the team title.

Domestic achievements: He has also been among the top performers in Saint Lucia's national golf events, including winning the net championship division at the 2025 Saint Lucia Golf Open.

 

 

 

Tim Mangal 

A Saint Lucian amateur golfer and coach who has played a pivotal role in the development of golf in Saint Lucia. A member of the Saint Lucia national golf team, he has represented the island in regional competitions while mentoring many of the country's leading amateur golfers.

 

Career highlights include:

 

Representing Saint Lucia at the 2023 Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championship in St. Kitts as a member of the Senior Men's Team, helping Saint Lucia capture the overall ECGA Championship title.

Serving as Head Coach of Saint Lucia's national golf programme, leading the country's junior and elite player development initiatives and coaching the national team in regional competitions.

Guiding Team Saint Lucia to the 2025 ECGA Amateur Gross Championship, where meticulous preparation and teamwork resulted in Saint Lucia reclaiming the regional title.

Coaching and developing numerous junior golfers through Golf Saint Lucia's youth programmes, helping to expand participation and establish a pathway for the next generation of competitive golfers.

Contributing to the administration and promotion of golf in Saint Lucia for more than a decade, including organizing national tournaments, supporting charity golf events, and advancing golf tourism through professional leadership and PGA-certified training.

 

 


Dwayne King (Manager)

A Saint Lucian amateur golfer and golf administrator who has played an instrumental role in the growth and promotion of the sport in Saint Lucia. As Public Relations Officer of Golf Saint Lucia Inc. and an active competitor, he has represented the island in regional championships while helping to elevate the profile of Saint Lucian golf throughout the Caribbean.

 

Career highlights include:

 

Representing Saint Lucia in the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association (ECGA) Championships, competing in the ECGA Followers category while supporting the national team's campaign.

Serving as Public Relations Officer of Golf Saint Lucia Inc., leading media relations and communications for the association, including the promotion of the Saint Lucia Golf Open and national team activities.

Playing a key role in the successful revival and promotion of the Saint Lucia Golf Open, helping expand the tournament into one of the Caribbean's premier amateur and professional golf events.

Contributing to the continued development of golf in Saint Lucia through the promotion of junior golf, regional competition, and sports tourism, while supporting the national team's participation in ECGA and OECS events.

Serving as an ambassador for Saint Lucian golf by promoting the sport both locally and internationally and supporting initiatives that strengthen Saint Lucia's reputation as a regional golf destination.