The Lusignan Golf Course came alive with competitive action when Crown Mining recently hosted its golf tournament on Sunday (March 1), bringing together 42 golfers for a day of skillful shot-making and spirited competition on the club’s well-prepared fairways and greens.
Bholawram Deo produced the standout performance of the tournament to secure Overall Best Net with an impressive score of 65, emerging as the day’s top performer after consistent play across the challenging layout.
Kishan Bacchus recorded the Best Gross score of 82, while Anand Persaud captured the Longest Drive prize and Feroze Barkat claimed Nearest to the Pin honours.
Competition across the handicap divisions was keenly contested, highlighting the depth of talent within the local golfing fraternity.
The winners for their respective flights were:
0-9 Handicap Flight
- Winner: Kassim Khan (Gross 82 | H/C 8 | Net 74)
- Second: Jaipaul Suknanan (Gross 83 | H/C 8 | Net 75)
- Third: Feroze Barkat (Gross 85 | H/C 7 | Net 78)
10-18 Handicap Flight
- Winner: Kishan Bacchus (Gross 82 | H/C 15 | Net 67)
- Second: Anand Persaud (Gross 87 | H/C 18 | Net 69)
- Third: Max Persaud (Gross 88 | H/C 16 | Net 72)
18-36 Handicap Flight
- Winner: Bholawram Deo (Gross 86 | H/C 21 | Net 65)
- Second: Sheldon Davis (Gross 95 | H/C 21 | Net 74)
- Third: Orson Ferguson (Gross 95 | H/C 20 | Net 75)
Overall Best Gross: Kishan Bacchus (82)
Overall Best Net: Bholawram Deo (65)
Longest Drive: Anand Persaud
Nearest to the Pin: Feroze Barkat
The tournament was supported by LUBREX high-performance lubricants and PARSUN outboard engines, reflecting Crown Mining’s ongoing commitment to supporting sport and community development.
Following the presentation ceremony, the company’s CEO Patanjilee Persaud commended the standard of play and participation.
“This was a well thought out and very well executed golf tournament played to the highest standards. We commend all the players who participated and demonstrated strong sportsmanship throughout the day,” the CEO said.
He added that Crown Mining and its affiliates, including LUBREX and PARSUN outboards, remain committed to supporting golf and the wider sporting community while encouraging continued growth of the sport locally.
As the sun set over the Lusignan course, the successful staging of the tournament once again underscored the strong partnership between corporate Guyana and the development of golf, with players and organisers alike praising the competitive yet friendly atmosphere that defined the day’s proceedings.
(PRESS RELEASE)
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