Aggrieved player forces Barbados men’s team out of Amateur Championships

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC):

BARBADOS MEN’S team was stopped from taking any further part in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships on Friday after an aggrieved player took the Barbados Golf Association (BGA) to court for his non-selection to the team.

While the team took part on Wednesday’s opening day, High Court judge Justice Barbara Cooke-Alleyne granted golfer Maurice Forde an injunction, forcing the team to be withdrawn from the tournament being played at the Barbados Golf Club in Durants, Christ Church.

Forde, through his attorney King’s Counsel Michael Lashley is charging that he was not selected to the team despite completing the qualification process.

Following the ruling in the No. 6 Supreme Court, the BGA issued a statement regarding the matter.

“I regret to inform you that due to a restraining order issued by the court on July 3, 2025, in the matter of Maurice Forde v. Barbados Golf Association (Claim No. CIV 533/2025), we have been legally barred from further participation in the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championship 2025,” the statement read.

“An appeal was made to have the order nullified, but this was rejected by the court. As a result, we have no choice but to immediately withdraw the BGA male team from the championship.

“Please be advised that any further participation in the event by team members may be considered contempt of court, which carries serious consequences, including fines or even imprisonment.

“We understand the frustration and disappointment this causes, but compliance with the court’s order is mandatory. We will keep you updated on any further developments and explore all possible avenues to resolve this matter,” the statement further added.