Jamaica’s Jodi Munn Barrow Triumphs At Inaugural Ladies’ T&T Golf Open

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago – Although her schedule has been stacked, including looking after the affairs of Jamaica’s golf business, Jamaica Golf Association President, Jodi Munn Barrow took off her administrative hat and picked up her clubs and still managed to dominate the Trinidad & Tobago Open which culminated last weekend.

Jamaica’s Jodi Munn Barrow captures the inaugural Ladies’ title at the Trinidad & Tobago Golf Open in Tobago.Munn Barrow etched her name into the record books by shooting scores of 79, 77 and 78 to capture the inaugural ladies’ title.

The three-day tournament, held at the scenic Plantation Golf Course in Lowlands, Tobago, saw Munn Barrow emerge victorious with a gross score of 234, narrowly edging out her compatriot Mattea Issa, who finished three strokes behind with 237.

Trinidad and Tobago’s Victoria Seenath secured third place with a score of 248, while young Kaya Marsden of T&T claimed the net division title with an impressive 219 points.

The victory marks a significant milestone for Munn Barrow who was overcome with emotion, as she described the win as one of the most meaningful of her career.

“I’m quite elated. This is a victory I didn’t expect going into the event. I had business commitments, so I haven’t been practicing as much as I wanted to, but I’m overjoyed with this win, as it’s one of the biggest I’ve had in my career. I appreciate it, and it’s very important to me.”

Munn Barrow credited her success to patience and mental fortitude, particularly on a challenging course that tested even the most experienced players.

“The course here in Tobago was playing tough. The pin placements were very tricky, so I just tried to stay patient. I stayed within myself and focused on hitting one shot at a time, not worrying about the scores.”

The competition was fierce, with a field stacked with talented golfers from across the region. Munn Barrow acknowledged the role of her support system in her triumph.

“This really wouldn’t have been possible without my coaches, friends, and family, who have supported me throughout. My family understands the importance of golf to me and allows me to continue playing.”

This year’s tournament marked a groundbreaking moment for women’s golf in the region, as it was the first time in nine years that women were included in the T&T Golf Open.