The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) is gearing up for another busy summer, with both juniors and seniors preparing for their respective tournaments.
The federation recently named a team to represent the country at the 2026 Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC), scheduled to take place August 3-6 here at home, at the Royal Blue Golf Course in New Providence, The Bahamas.
Serving as host nation, The Bahamas will be represented by female golfers Haley Hall, Anissa Robinson, Maddison Carroll and Chemari Pratt. This quartet will compete in the George Teale Division.
The Hoerman Cup squad is composed of Alexander Rowland, Devaughn Robinson, BGF President Lynford Miller, Nolan Johnson, Richard Gibson Jr. and Sebastian Iberri Calzada.
David Harris will serve as the team’s head coach, and Anthony Hinsey will serve as team manager.
Coach Harris said it is truly an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to lead Team Bahamas on home soil.
“First and foremost, I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been selected as the coach of the 2026 Bahamas National Golf Team,” he said. “Representing your country is one of the highest achievements for us in amateur golf, and having an opportunity to lead this group is a responsibility I do not take lightly. … My excitement for this team comes not only from the talent we have assembled this year, but from the opportunity in front of us.
“Hosting this championship on home soil gives us a unique chance to accomplish something special. Success will require commitment, preparation, sacrifice, and a shared belief in what we can achieve together. My job is to help prepare our players mentally, physically, and
strategically, but ultimately, we must all embrace the same mission and the same standard. If we commit ourselves fully to that process, I believe this team is capable of accomplishing great things for The Bahamas.”
With that being said, Harris said he is confident in Team Bahamas’ ability to claim one of the top three podium positions, thanks to what he calls a “unique” hometown advantage.
“Our expectation is simple — we are going to compete for a podium finish and give ourselves an opportunity to win on home soil,” Coach Harris said. “Hosting the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships is a tremendous honor, and with that comes a heightened sense of responsibility. We believe we have assembled a team that combines experience, talent, and competitive maturity.
“Playing in The Bahamas gives us a unique advantage. We know the golf course, we understand the conditions, and we will have the support of our home crowd behind us. Our goal is to represent our country with pride, professionalism, and determination, while putting ourselves in position to contend throughout the championship.”
Team Bahamas will have some work cut out for them after missing out on the podium by two spots at the 2025 CAGC, hosted at the Barbados Golf Club in Bridgetown, Barbados.
The Bahamas tied with the host nation for a cumulative total of 14 points in the combined Hoerman Cup and George Teale Trophy standings.
“A fifth-place finish provided valuable experience for several members of this year’s squad and helped identify areas where we can continue to improve,” the head coach said. “From my perspective, this team should not be defined by last year’s result. We have a talented group of players who have continued to develop and compete at a high level over the past year. What excites me most is the combination of experience, maturity, and depth throughout the roster. Our focus isn’t on what happened last year, it’s on maximizing the opportunity in front of us.”
As far as team preparation goes, Coach Harris said the mindset over the next few weeks will be to prioritize strategy, mindset and scoring.
“We are spending significant time on course management, understanding where to be aggressive and where to be disciplined,” he said. “Players are learning to focus on executing one shot at a time rather than chasing a score. Historically, the teams that perform best are the ones that remain patient, avoid costly mistakes, and capitalize on opportunities when they arise. Physically, we’re encouraging more walking and conditioning to prepare for the demands of championship golf. We’re also conducting team practice rounds at Royal Blue to develop a deeper understanding of course strategy and how the course may play under tournament conditions.”
Last year, Puerto Rico won the CAGC tournament with 38 points. The Dominican Republic was second overall with 23 points, and Trinidad & Tobago rounded out the top three with a final score of 19.
