Gilles Gagnon

The Caribbean Golf Association (CGA) is proud to induct Gilles Gagnon, Senior Golf Sales Director and Director of Golf Emeritus at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, into the CGA Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor was conferred during the closing ceremony of the 24th Caribbean Golf Classic, held at the Westin Resort in Punta Cana from May 7 to 11, 2019.

Often referred to as "The Face of Caribbean Golf," Gilles Gagnon has made a lasting impact on the growth of golf in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean region. A Montreal native, Gagnon joined Casa de Campo in 1980 as the Golf Operations Director. Since then, he has played a crucial role in developing the resort's world-class golf facilities, which include 90 holes designed by legendary architect Pete Dye. These courses—Teeth of the Dog, The Links, Dye Fore, and the private La Romana Country Club—have become iconic destinations for golfers worldwide. Gagnon also helped establish the resort's golf shops and a full schedule of annual tournaments.

"Gilles is a devoted friend to golf and was instrumental in launching the Caribbean Classic," said Sidney Wolf, CGA President. "The Council of the CGA is pleased to acknowledge his invaluable contributions, not just to our association but to the entire Caribbean golfing community."

Andres Pichardo Rosenberg, President of Casa de Campo, added, "Aside from Pete Dye, no one has had a more profound impact on our resort's status as a premier golf destination than Gilles. His unwavering commitment to promoting golf in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean cements his legacy as one of the sport's true icons."

Arthur “Turo” Ziadie

Born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 11, 1934, Arthur Ziadie was awarded the Jamaica Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (2018) for the sport of golf.

He was a President of the Caribbean Golf Association, where he assisted with the growth of golf in the Caribbean as well as regional events.

Turo, as he was affectionately called, was also the longest serving President of the Jamaica Golf Association – (1988-2002).  During his tenure, he was instrumental in sourcing sponsorship for each qualifying event, as well as for the Jamaica Open, one of the longest running in the Caribbean. The development of junior golf was also significant during Mr. Ziadie’s time as president and he witnessed significant successes of the National Golf teams at both the Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships as well as the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships. 

Under his leadership, Jamaica also held the most golfing events per year with approximately 2 JGA events held per month. Mr. Ziadie was also involved in philanthropic activities in Jamaica focused on helping youth and sport development in Jamaica. One example of this was his participation as Vice President of the Jamaica Jaycees in 1968.

Arthur Ziadie was inducted to the Caribbean Golf Associations Hall of fame in 2022, shortly before his passing on June 2, 2022.

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