Jamaica Open New York Golf Tournament to be held August 2014
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – April 19, 2014. The Alsion Roach Group of New York will host its first annual Jamaica Open NY(JONY) Golf Tournament on Monday August 4, 2014 at the Robert Trent Jones designed Marine Park Golf Course in Brooklyn, NY. JONY is the brainchild of Manhattan-based finance executive Alsion Roach, President and CEO of The A
lsion Roach Group of New York. The JONY Invitational Golf Tournament forms part of Jamaica's 52nd Independence celebrations in New York City and the organizers strongly believe this event will provide an opportunity to underscore and celebrate the vibrant and productive relationship between New York City and the Caribbean community. The event kicks off with a shotgun start at 9:00 am, and will be followed by a silent auction and awards ceremony. A number of dignitaries have already come out in support of the event including the Consul General of Jamaica, Herman LaMont, former Prime Minister of Jamaica the Hon. Andrew Holness and former Jamaican Ambassador Audrey Marks all of whom will be in attendance at the Jamaica Open NY ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday August 4. Adding to the excitement of the tournament, JONY organizer Alsion Roach will be hosting Reggae on the Green on Sunday, August 3rd to celebrate the launch of their first annual golf invitational. Guest will enjoy Caribbean-inspired cuisine from Brooklyn's own Tasty Delicious West Indian Bakery & Restaurant, cocktails and live music by reggae bassist extraordinaire Derrick Barnett & the Statement band, alongside award winning DJ Roy from Road International & Irie Jam Radio NY. According to Roach, “Reggae on the Green which is an invitation only event promises to an afternoon that satisfies our guests every indulgence”. Both events have already attracted the attention of a number of sponsors and partners, already confirming luxury fashion and lifestyle publication, OCEAN Style, as one of their partners. Proceeds from the Jamaica Open Invitational Golf Tournament will benefit Books4Kids Jamaica Program, Palmyra Foundation and The New York Urban League. To obtain more information about the 1st Annual Jamaica Open NY Golf Tournament, please call the Tournament Office at 212-322-3227 or visit our website www.jamaicaopenny.com
About The Alsion Roach Business Group, Inc (ARBG): The Alsion Roach Business Group, Inc. was formed to pursue high quality entertainment opportunities with a special emphasis on projects and activities that positively promote Caribbean culture with particular emphasis on promoting Jamaica. This new unit is an extension of the Alsion Roach Group of New York, LLC (ARG). The firm offers consulting and advisory services to private and public sector entities and entrepreneurs in emerging markets seeking to access global cross-border capital markets. With extensive international capital markets experience and relationships, ARG matches businesses seeking to raise capital to available sources of capital or financing. About Marine Park Golf Course: Marine Park Golf Course is an 18-hole Championship Course open to the public year-round and is a member of New York City Parks. Located in southern Brooklyn, this links-style course was designed in 1964 by world renowned architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. It boasts panoramic water views, country club quality greens and fairways, a beautifully manicured driving range and prevailing winds off Jamaica Bay. It measures 6,866 yards from the Blue tees, 6,609 yards from the White tees, 5,793 from the Gold tees and 5,323 from the Red tees. Since 2008 Marine Park Golf Course has been under ownership of father-son team Michael and Adam Giordano. Since the Giordanos took over, golfers at Marine Park have welcomed the addition of a driving range and learning center, renovations to the clubhouse and grille and currently a course restoration project under the guidance of golf course architect Stephen Kay. About Palmyra Foundation: The Palmyra Foundation is a non-profit charity registered in Jamaica and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in the US. The charity’s aim is to help eradicate illiteracy and promote a positive outlook of prosperity for children. Since its startup in 2007, more than 100 international volunteers have helped provide more than 100,000 books to 25,000 children in over 125 schools across Jamaica’s 14 parishes. To date, the Palmyra Foundation has donated books valued at over US$670,000. About The New York Urban League: The mission of the New York urban League (NYUL) 501(c)(3) is to enable African Americans and other underserved ethnic communities to secure a first class education, economic self-reliance and equal respect of their civil rights through programs, services and advocacy in our highly diversified city.
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Contact: The Alsion Roach Group
(212)-332-3227
