Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands fired a closing round of level par 72 to win the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) at Pilar Golf Club by a single shot from Peru’s Patrick Sparks. With the win, Hastings has earned a place in the field for the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush as well as an invitation to the Masters Tournament in April and this year’s US Open at Oakmont Country Club.
With inclement weather forecast for Sunday, the organisers moved the final round to Saturday afternoon. They were able to get 36 holes completed on the third day of play and decide the tournament. It was nearly dark by the time Hastings tapped in his winning par putt, but the event was finished successfully.
