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TTGA defends junior golf team's performance amid criticism
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TTGA defends junior golf team's performance amid criticism

From Trinidad Express · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Trinidad and Tobago Golf Association (TTGA) defended the national junior team's performance at the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship.
  • The TTGA acknowledged social media criticism but stated that the experience gained is crucial for long-term player development.
  • The association emphasized that building a strong junior golf program requires sustained investment in coaching, competition, and player development.

The Trinidad and Tobago Golf Association (TTGA) has responded to public criticism regarding the national junior team's performance at the 2026 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship. The team finished outside the top three in the Dominican Republic, sparking discussion on social media.

Each player represented Trinidad and Tobago with dedication, discipline and pride.

— Trinidad and Tobago Golf AssociationResponding to criticism about the junior team's performance.

The TTGA acknowledged the "recent public commentary" and welcomed "constructive, fact-based discussion." The association stated that each player represented Trinidad and Tobago with dedication and pride. While the overall team result was below expectations, the experience gained is seen as vital for the players' long-term development. The TTGA stressed that competing at the regional level requires courage and resilience, and the young athletes deserve recognition for their efforts.

While the overall team result was below our expectations, the experience gained will contribute significantly to their long-term development.

— Trinidad and Tobago Golf AssociationAcknowledging the team's performance while emphasizing the value of the experience.

Addressing concerns about competitive readiness and team size, the TTGA explained that sustained progress in junior golf requires patience and investment. The priority, they stated, is not to fill every team position but to prepare young golfers to compete confidently at regional and international standards. Trinidad and Tobago currently lacks sufficient depth across all age divisions to consistently field full teams at the required level. The association views this honest assessment as a necessary step for identifying areas needing further work, rather than a failure.

At this stage, Trinidad and Tobago does not yet have sufficient competitive depth across every age division to consistently field full teams at the required level.

— Trinidad and Tobago Golf AssociationExplaining the current limitations in fielding full teams.

The TTGA highlighted its efforts over the past 18 months to strengthen the junior development pathway through structured coaching, tournament preparation, and various other support areas. A long-term development program for 2026 aims to increase participation, improve competitive standards, and create more opportunities. The association remains committed to transparency and continuous improvement, focusing on building a stronger future for golf through collaboration among coaches, parents, clubs, sponsors, and young golfers.

Acknowledging this reality is not a failure; it is an honest assessment of where the programme stands and where further work is needed.

— Trinidad and Tobago Golf AssociationFraming the current situation as a basis for future improvement.
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Originally published by Trinidad Express in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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