Mike Gayadin, Paton George and Patrick Prashad delivered superb performances at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) on Saturday, February 1, 2020 to emerge as champions of their respective Flights in another refreshing golf tournament — the Joe Solomon Classic.
Back row: Captain Chatterpaul Deo, George Bulkan, Paton George, Brian Hackett, Ramesh Sunich, Maurice Solomon, Max Persaud, Patrick Prashad and President Aleem Hussain. In front row, from left, are: Mike Gayadin, Joe Solomon, Mike Mangal, Doreen De Caires, and Harry Persaud
While this tournament was the first of its kind, and was held in recognition of the contribution of the following life members of the Lusignan Golf Club: Doreen De Caires, Hemraj Kissoon, Maurice Solomon and Robert Hanoman, it was particularly significant for honouring life member Joe Solomon; and only Esau Shamshudin and Dharamdeo Sawh were not present.
On hand to present an exquisitely beautiful crystal trophy to his longtime cricketing idol Joe Solomon — whom he was now meeting in person for the first time, thanks to the LGC and Aleem Hussain — was Ramesh Sunich, owner of Trophy Stall.
Ramesh indicated, “I was invited several times [to come to the LGC], but after seeing the condition of the course and recent developments in the sport, I am now ready to join.”
The pressing invitation of Hussain, as well as his observation of the significant developments taking place at the Club over the past two years, sparked Sunich’s interest and enthusiasm, and they were fired even more when he visited the Club and saw firsthand what he had only been hearing about.
Trophy Stall has, for more than two decades, been supportive of golfing and the LGC, besides several sports disciplines and organizations in Guyana. This business entity, which has been providing top quality trophies and regularly sponsoring major events, recently opened a new location to add to the three others it has been operating.
The day’s performance had the usual keen rivalry among the members of each Flight, but it was veteran Mike Gayadin’s cool Best Gross of 77, which gave him a tournament Best Net of 65, that excelled! In that 10-18 Flight, which usually sees the keenest competition, Mike led the group comfortably.
He was followed by 2nd place winner George Bulkan (69/15), who won off a tie with sharp Rakesh Harry (69/14). Following these were Rabindranauth Persaud (70/16), Mahindranauth Tewari (72/13), Dr Joaan Deo (72/15), Aasrodeen Shaw ((73/13), Deoram Dinanauth (73/16), and William Walker (75/11). Parmanand ‘Max’ Persaud from this group won the Longest Drive prize for a drive of approximately 320 yds.
In the 0-9 group, former Captain Patrick Prashad, who is probably the most consistent golfer in the winners’ row, delivered 71/9 to beat Mike Mangal (71/8) in a tie for 1st place. The nearest follower was President Aleem Hussain, with 75/9.
In the 19-36 group, Paton George performed superbly, scoring 70/19 to distance himself from 2nd place winner, former Club President Brian Hackett (72/22), who returned to the winners’ circle after some time.
Coming close on their heels was last May’s winner of the Flight – Troy Cadogan – who produced a great 73/26. He was followed by Maurice Solomon (75/26), Eureka Giddings (78/28) and Eion Blue (81/28).
Returning to the club after many years’ absence was Harry Persaud, a major contributor to the club in past years, and now a prominent member of the rice producing community at Wales. Minister of Communities, the honorable Ronald Bulkan, participated in the day’s play, giving honour to the life members and witnessing a great back-9 score from his son George.
Past Club President Jerome Khan also ensured that he came to offer honour and congratulations to the life members.
For more information on the Lusignan Golf Club, or if you are interested in learning to play the game, kindly contact 668-7419, or the Club at 220-5660, or visit our Facebook page lusignangolfclub.
