Cayman Islands golfer, Justin Hastings, conquered the Jamaica Open Golf Championship in record-equalling fashion, overpowering a competitive field to claim the title at Tryall Golf Course, on Wednesday.

The young golfer produced a 12-under-par total of 204, matching the course record and becoming one of the youngest champions in the tournament’s history.

Hastings opened with a six-under-par 66, followed with a 69 before closing with another brilliant 66 to pull away from the field and secure victory.

Hastings says It was his first time playing the course.

American Tyler Stachkunas finished second on nine-under-par 207, while compatriot Nicholas Estrada took third on seven-under 209.

Jamaica’s Justin Burrowes enjoyed his best Jamaica Open finish since turning professional in 2023, tying for fourth on four-under-par 212.

In the amateur division, Barbados’ Xavier Wiggins claimed top honours with a four-over-par 220, finishing ahead of Cayman Islands golfer Daniel De Quintal and American Nicholas Neal.