Guyana prevails in Suriname: Persaud’s heroics secure Invitational glory

Guyana’s golfing warriors stood tall on foreign soil this weekend as Avinash Persaud led a triumphant campaign at the DSB Suriname Invitational 2025, capturing the overall title after two gruelling days of competition in Paramaribo. His stellar victory was matched by a superb performance from Patanjilee Persaud, who claimed first place in the B Flight, underscoring Guyana’s dominance across divisions.

Under the blazing tropical sun and on a course that tested every facet of skill and endurance, Persaud delivered a masterful performance, winning the A Flight with a best Gross of 144, after posting rounds of 78 and 66 on Days 1 and 2 respectively. His efforts earned him a total of 70 Gross points, reaffirming his place among the Caribbean’s elite golfers. His win not only earned him the crown, but also set the tone for the upcoming Guyana Open later this month.

Reflecting on his performance, Persaud shared, “Winning this tournament is a joy to me, because it was a Stableford event, and it’s hard to win off a single-digit handicap. But I am very happy for the win. Leading up to the Guyana Open, since I’m in good form, it should not be a problem playing that tournament.”
His calm confidence mirrored the determination seen in Team Guyana’s contingent. In the B Flight, Patanjilee Persaud outplayed his opponents with a best Net of 128, after scoring 65 and 63 over the two days and amassing 82 total net points. Chet Bowling followed closely in second with a total net of 133, posting 66 and 67 on Days 1 and 2 for 77 total net points, adding to Guyana’s medal tally.

Eureka Giddings turned in a consistent showing, finishing second in the F Flight with a total net of 135, scoring 65 and 70 over the two days and earning 75 total net points. Meanwhile, Shanella London stood out in the women’s category, finishing third in the E Flight with a total net of 151 (net scores of 77 and 74) and 55 total net points. She also captured Best Gross for females with a Gross score of 169 and 43 Gross points, and impressively claimed the Longest Drive titles for both Day 1 and Day 2, a testament to her growing reputation as one of Guyana’s top female golfers.
In the S Flight, Carlos Adams battled his way to third place with a net of 143, after carding 77 and 66 over the two days to finish with 68 total net points.
Even those who did not make the podium proudly represented Guyana, showcasing discipline and heart on the course. The team included Vishal Dhani, Lakeram Ramsundar, Rakesh Harry, Mohanlall Dindanauth, David Harry, Mike Mangal, Parmanand Persaud, Satrohan Tiwari, Orson Ferguson, Brian Hackett, Paton George, Troy Cadogan, Maxim Mangra, and Keshan Bacchus, each contributing to Guyana’s impressive presence in Suriname.
The DSB Suriname Invitational once again proved to be a battleground of precision and perseverance, but the Guyanese golfers rose above the challenge with poise and unity. Their triumph was not just a victory on the greens, it was a statement of national pride and growing regional strength.
As the team return home, all eyes are now on the Guyana Open, where momentum and confidence are on their side. From Suriname’s fairways to the Caribbean stage, Guyana’s golfers have proven they don’t just compete; they conquer.