The natives of the Cayman Islands are over the moon right now. Why wouldn’t they be? One of their own, Aaron Jarvis, will play for the first time at the Masters.
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The 19-year-old Aaron Jarvis has created history by becoming the first golfer from the Cayman Islands to compete at the Masters. He got this opportunity by winning the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC).
With the win, he also secured a spot at the British Open, the British Amateur, the US Amateur. He wouldn’t be able to participate in US Open directly because of the win. However, he secured a spot at the final stage of the US Open qualifying.
Jarvis graduated from the American Junior Golf Association in 2021. He has competed in four events, excluding the Amateur Championship. The highest place he was ever secured was T4 at the Scott Robertson Memorial Tournament. He ranks at 1669 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking list.
The 19-year-old scored a total of 7-under in 281. After the win, Jarvis said, “It means the world to me. The opportunity to go to the Masters, the British Open. There’s no young golfer who doesn’t dream of anything but going to those tournaments.”
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After the LAAC win, golf fans all over the world and the natives of Cayman Island have sent him well wishes.
The Masters welcomed Aaron Jarvis!
The Masters took their Twitter to congratulate Aaron Jarvis on creating history by becoming the first golfer from Cayman Island to get a chance to play at the Championship.
At 19 years of age, Aaron Jarvis will become the first player from the Cayman Islands to compete in @TheMasters, courtesy of his victory at the 2022 @LAAC_Golf .
Aaron Jarvis campeón del Latin America Amateur Champion 2022 🏆 Aaron Jarvis, 2022 Latin America Amateur Champion 🏆
Since the young golfer achieved what nobody could, the comments were filled with congratulatory messages from fans.
Congratulations Aaron!
congratulations #aaronjarvisgolf fantastic news for CIGA and such an accomplishment. having played those 27 national holes in cayman and seen this kid play, not surprised. he is some talent as is his older brother!
Some fans were in awe at how much the Latin America Amateur Championship offers its champions.
Wow the masters, the open and us open final qualifying tournament offers a lot,
Along with the comments, many ‘quote tweeted’ the post.
Congratulations to Aaron Jarvis on winning the 2022 Latin America Amateur Championship, securing a spot and being the 1st Caymanian to compete at @TheMasters. Way to SHINE! @Cayman_Islands @caymangovt @cayCompass @LAAC_Golf #caymanislands #LAAC2022
At 19 years of age, Aaron Jarvis will become the first player from the Cayman Islands to compete in @TheMasters, courtesy of his victory at the 2022 @LAAC_Golf .
Although it was mainly the fans, some news publications and their reporters congratulated Aaron for his accomplishments.
Congrats Aaron. Couldn’t have happened to a better young man! Hard working since day one. Had the pleasure of covering him for four years. A great moment for sports in Cayman and the Jarvis family 👏🏻
At 19 years of age, Aaron Jarvis will become the first player from the Cayman Islands to compete in @TheMasters, courtesy of his victory at the 2022 @LAAC_Golf .
For the first time, the flag of the Cayman Islands will fly atop the main scoreboard at #TheMasters this April.
At 19 years of age, Aaron Jarvis will become the first player from the Cayman Islands to compete in @TheMasters, courtesy of his victory at the 2022 @LAAC_Golf .
The Men’s golf coach of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, also made this opportunity to share his happiness.
No words. So proud of you, brother‼️OUR GUY 😤
At 19 years of age, Aaron Jarvis will become the first player from the Cayman Islands to compete in @TheMasters, courtesy of his victory at the 2022 @LAAC_Golf .
Aaron has achieved a spot to play at the Masters. However, he hasn’t won yet. But, the happiness of the fans on such news can make you understand how much this means to the people of the Cayman Islands.
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