NATIONAL representative Jonathan Newnham showed his mettle by producing a sub-par round of 69 on yesterday’s second day of the Seafreight National Amateur Golf Championships on the challenging Caymanas Course.

The low gross of the day from Newnham included four birdies on the back nine and gives him a current total of 143. Two strokes behind in second is Ian Facey, who finished the day with 71 strokes, for a combined total of 145. In third and fifth positions are O’Shae Haye (152) and Romaine Evans (154), youngsters from the Sandals Golf Foundation. National player Sean Morris ended the second round with 153.

In the men’s 7-11 category, George Hugh is out in front with 164 and tied with Dr Carl Bruce. In third is Richard White (176), while Stainton Baker ended the day with 185 strokes.

In the men’s 12-17, Eric Gagnon’s score for the day was 183.

After an impressive round yesterday, JGA President Peter Chin shot 75 for a total of 152, to advance his lead in the 0-12 Super Senior group. Three strokes behind is Michael Boyd on 155. Easton Williams is third with 163.

Carlysle Hudson is the leader in the 13-24 section with 190. John Hayletts is in second with 197.

Tiana Cruz held on to the lead in the Ladies Flight A (0-12) with 157. Kei Harris is second with 162. Michele Gabay is third with 175. Murine Blake is still the leader in Flight B with 190, with Diane Hudson second.

The third round of this premier four-day event, showcasing Jamaica’s top golfers, tees off today at 7:30 am.