Hackett fires flawless 68 to win NTFGL round

…Persaud holds overall lead

Brian Hackett produced a masterclass in precision golf to capture top honours in the latest round of the Promotech Guyana Inc-backed National Top Flight Golf League (NTFGL) at Lusignan Golf Course, but Patanjilee “Pur” Persaud continues to sit atop the overall standings as the title race intensifies.
Hackett was in complete control from tee to green, turning in what many described as his best performance of the season. He did not miss a single fairway over 18 holes and displayed exceptional touch around the greens, repeatedly choosing to chip from a distance with remarkable accuracy.
His disciplined ball-striking and calm putting saw him card a commanding net 68, earning 10 points and securing outright victory on the back nine. The win moves Hackett into second place overall on 12 points, just one point behind the league leader.

The front nine delivered early drama as Ian Gouveia edged Hackett on a tie-breaker. Gouveia applied relentless pressure through the opening stretch and looked poised for a dominant outing. However, increasingly difficult course conditions and mounting competition on the back nine curtailed his momentum.
Persaud, meanwhile, endured one of his most turbulent rounds of the campaign. Multiple lost balls on the front nine, including a punishing ten on a par four, threatened to derail his title charge. Demonstrating championship composure, the league leader regrouped and battled back to salvage a net 73, finishing third on the day and collecting crucial points to remain at the summit with 13 overall.
Fazil Haniff secured second place on the day with a composed net 71, once again proving the value of steady golf under pressure. Veterans Mike Mangal and Squeaky rounded out the points positions in fourth and fifth, respectively, further tightening an already congested leader-board.
Adding intrigue to the contest was the entry of seasoned campaigner Patrick Prashad, whose presence immediately heightened the competitive atmosphere. Though dangerous, he was kept in check by the leading trio, signalling that the fight for supremacy will demand sustained excellence.
Chet “Smoking Chet” Bowling remains firmly in contention despite being out of jurisdiction and currently occupies third place overall with 10 points. Challenging rainy-season conditions added another layer of difficulty at Lusignan. While the greens held firm, heavy fairways and thick rough demanded precision and patience from the field.

Standings After Latest Round:
Patanjilee Persaud – 13 points
Brian Hackett – 12 points
Chet Bowling – 10 points
With Hackett surging, Persaud absorbing pressure, and Bowling within striking range, the NTFGL is evolving into a compelling battle of endurance, execution and mental toughness as the season progresses.