Youth ruled the final day of the 2026 Ste Madeleine Open on Sunday, as 16-year-old Ethan Collier won the Championship Flight and 14-year-old Hailey Layne captured the Ladies’ Flight at Ste Madeleine Golf Course.
Collier closed with a 71 to finish on 212 (72-69-71), five shots ahead of 2023 champion Liam Bryden, who shot 70 for 217. Ayden Ali and Dravid Bhim tied for third on 219.
Layne led wire-to-wire in the Ladies’ Flight, following an opening 80 with another 80 for a 160 total, five clear of Emilie Ramsahai (165). Gail Rajack was third on 172 and took Best Net with 138.
In the Professional Flight, Ben Martin reclaimed the title with a dominant 192 total (65-62-65).
His final-round 65 gave him a 10-shot win over Chris Richards Snr (202), with Talin Rajendranath third on 224.
Juniors also starred in other flights. Aba Bally-Roopchand won the Second Flight gross title with 155, while Evan Samir Ali took the Third Flight gross crown on 165 after overturning a three-shot deficit. Sheriss Rampersad won the First Flight gross title with 219.
Age-group honours went to Clint Alfred (Seniors), Kumar Boodram (Super Seniors) and Emilie Ramsahai (Ladies Seniors).
With four junior flight victories, the 2026 tournament highlighted the growing strength of Trinidad and Tobago’s young golf talent.