Chandra Leads Guyanese Sweep at Suriname Invitational

Lusignan Golf Club golfers dominated the 2026 DSB Suriname Invitational, with Lakeraj Chandra capturing the Men’s Championship Flight A title and Guyanese players securing all three podium positions in the category.

Chandra, a professional caddy who also competes as a golfer, delivered two consistent rounds to finish with an overall net score of 134 and 76 net points. He recorded net rounds of 68 and 66 to claim the championship ahead of defending champion Avinash Persaud.
Persaud finished second with net scores of 69 and 66 for an overall net 135 and 75 net points. He also secured the Men’s Overall Gross title with rounds of 72 and 69, giving him a two-day gross total of 141.
Patanjilee Persaud completed the all-Guyanese podium, matching Avinash’s overall net score of 135 and 75 net points. He recorded rounds of 68 and 67, marking an impressive achievement after his promotion from Flight B to Flight A this year.
In Men’s Flight B, Chet Bowling continued his strong record in competition, claiming first place with net rounds of 69 and 65. His overall net score of 134 and 76 net points earned him another podium finish.
Guyana’s female golfers also made their mark. Joaan Deo placed second in the Ladies Championship Flight with net scores of 75 and 73, finishing with an overall net 148 and 62 net points. She also claimed the Ladies Overall Gross title, recording rounds of 88 and 86 for a total of 174.
Deo’s performance was especially notable as it marked her return to competition in Suriname for the first time since 2019. Her results reaffirmed her standing among Guyana’s leading female golfers.
Emerging players Princessa Wilkie and Dusty Bledsoe also produced encouraging performances in B Flight. Wilkie finished second with net scores of 72 and 66 for an overall net 138 and 73 net points, while Bledsoe placed third with rounds of 77 and 68 for an overall net 143 and 67 net points.
In the Senior Flight, Kishan Bacchus secured second place with net rounds of 64 and 75, finishing with an overall net 139 and 71 net points. His opening-round 64 was the best men’s net score recorded on Day One, highlighting his ability to compete against both Surinamese and Guyanese golfers.
Other Guyanese competitors also contributed to Lusignan Golf Club’s strong showing, with players demonstrating commitment and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, even when they did not finish among the prize winners.
The team included Vishal Dhani, Lakeram Ramsundar, Rakesh Harry, Mohanlall Dindanauth, Mike Mangal, Orson Ferguson, Brian Hackett, Paton George, Troy Cadogan, Maxim Mangra, Marlon George, Feroze Barkat, Patrick Prashad, Roy Dhori, Sabi Dhori, Rohan Albert, Carlos Adams and Maurice Deo, alongside the golfers who reached the podium.