Nicholas Estrada, Justin Hastings Share Lead at Jamaica Open

Nicholas Estrada of Florida and Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands are tied for the lead at nine-under-par after two rounds of the Jamaica Open at Tryall Golf Club in Hanover, setting up a tight final day. Canada’s Ty Celone and American Tyler Stachkunas are six shots back, while Jamaica’s Justin Burrowes remains in contention in eighth.

Nicholas Estrada of the USA and Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands are tied for the lead at nine under par after two rounds of the 58th Vybwear Jamaica Golf Open at Tryall Club in Hanover. Canadian Ty Celone and first-round leader Tyler Stachkunas are two shots back, while Jamaica’s Justin Burrowes is eighth. The final round is shaping up as a tight finish for the regional title.

Tyler Stackhunas shot a seven-under-par 65 to take the opening-round lead at the Jamaica Open at Tryall Golf Club, with close friend Nicholas Estrada and Caymanian Justin Hastings one stroke behind at 66. The strong start sets up a tight battle over the final two rounds, while defending champion Benjamin Martin opened at three-over-par.

The Jamaica Open returns to Tryall Club this week for its 58th staging after a one-year break caused by Hurricane Melissa, with the Pro-Am starting today. Despite lost trees and a softer course, officials say the championship layout is ready to test defending champion Ben Martin of Trinidad and challengers including local hopefuls Justin Burrowes, Romaine Evans and Wesley Brown.