Arjune outdistances the competition in LGC end-of-year tournament
Winners, from left to right: Avinash Persaud, Miguel Yunes, Monnaf Arjune and Patrick Prashad
In fine style, and more focused on the bragging rights, Monnaf Arjune was delighted to emerge Net Champion in the LGC end-of-year 18-hole Medal Play Club Tournament that teed-off at 12:30pm on Saturday 30 December, 2023.
Monnaf scored 69, including a Birdie from a massive 150 yard 4-iron hole-in stroke on Hole Number 7. He outdistanced the competitors, including Guyana’s current male National Golf Champion Avinash Persaud, who though winning the Best Gross prize with an excellent score of 74, came in 3rd, after a tie with veteran player Gavin Todd for a Net score of 71.
In 4th place was LGC Treasurer Miguel Yunes, showing great improvement in the use of his Driver, with a net score of 74. Meanwhile, former Captain Patrick Prashad brought his experience and skill to bear in winning both the Longest Drive and Nearest The Pin specialty prizes.
Club Captain Dr Pope Emanuel London, in expressing congratulations to the winners and thanks to the participants, indicated that the new year promises to have even more exciting and rewarding competitions for the golfers.
