THE Alliance Buccaneer Memorial Golf Tournament raised $750,000 for chariry, and hended over the cheque for the amount to Sister Benedict of the Laws Street Trade Training Centre at an awards function at the Constant Spring Golf Club on Monday night.

Sister Benedict was very appreciative of the sponsorship though it was less than last year’s amount of $800,000.

She said the money will go a far way in allowing the centre to do its annual Christmas treat for the poor and indigent, where food packages will be handed out.

Sister Benedict also said that the funds will help to cover the cost of running the trade centre that provides training in sewing and dressmaking, computing and baking for women and men from the surrounding community of downtown Kingston.

Peter Chin, the captain of the Buccaneers and president of Alliance Investment Management, said the reduced amount is as a direct result of the economic times which saw lower sponsorship of the tournament this year. He was, however, still happy to be able to present the cheque to the charity on behalf of the Buccaneers.

The tournament, which was held at the Caymanas Golf Club in St Catherine, had 130 competitors this year.

Sean Morris won the tournament after ending on a combined two-day score of 149. Mark Newnhan and John O’Donoughue were second and third, respectively.

The other tournament winners were Rory Jardine, Tommy Lee and JGA president Wayne Chai Chong who were first, second and third, respectively, in the Men’s Senior section.

The Men Super Senior section went to Patrick Gordon, while Dudley Wilson and Guyan Arscott took the minor places.

Jodi Munn Barrow won the Ladies section ahead of Maggie Lyn and Michelle Gabay.

Under-13 golfer Justin Burrowes copped the coveted Isabelle Vittoria Marley Trophy for turning in the best result from a junior during the tournament. He posted scores of 74 on day one and 71 on day two for a combined score of 145 or just one over par for the two days.

The Under-15 category went to Ethan Jones (181), while Roamaine Evans (169) topped the Under-17 category.

The lone junior female in the tournament was Kei Harris. She ended with scores of 87 and 81 to close on 168 for the two days.

Fabian Campbell won the pro section ahead of last year’s winner Wesley Brown. He shot one under par 71 on Saturday and even par 72 on the final day for a combined 143 score. The pros shared the $130,000 purse.