Antiguan golfer Marquis George has claimed first place in the 16–18 age category at the Caribbean Optimist Golf Championship, held in Barbados, earning widespread praise from his school and supporters across the country.
According to Antigua News Room, George represented Antigua and Barbuda at the regional tournament, securing the top spot against competitors from across the Caribbean.
Clare Hall Secondary School, in a congratulatory message, described the achievement as a display of "remarkable skill, discipline, and sportsmanship on the international stage." The school also praised George for "flying the nation's flag high with excellence and determination," noting that his success serves as an inspiration to the broader school community.
Photos shared online captured the young golfer receiving his medal and posing with his trophy following the competition.
George's victory adds to Antigua and Barbuda's growing list of regional sporting accomplishments and underscores the continued development of youth golf in the twin-island nation.
