Hackett pips Watkins and Prashad in rain- affected tournament to capture STP title
…“The competition was fierce,” says Bowling
On Saturday last, the rain threatened to scuttle competition, but with much determination the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) managed to host the STP Investments Inc golf tourney. Owing to the inclement weather, the tournament was shortened to a nine-hole shootout, and in the end, Brian Hackett prevailed ahead of Tom Watkins and Patrick Prashad to end the day on a high.
LGC Secretary Chet Bowling
At the conclusion, the top finishers were Hackett (Handicap 9*, Net 33, Gross 42); Watkins (Handicap 2, Net 34, Gross 36); Prashad (Handicap 5, Net 34, Gross 39) and William Walker (Handicap 5, Net 35, Gross 40). Chipping closest to the pin was LGC Vice President Paton George, while the Longest Drive award went to Rackesh Harry.
The LGC members wait out the weather
In expressing his sentiments at the end of the tournament, LGC Club Secretary Chet Bowling said, “Despite the rain, the tournament was well-attended; we had over 30 persons registered and people endured the rain and played on – again, the resilience of the members. The competition was fierce as you can see, the winner was able to edge out the other players. It is good to see that companies that are not well-known on the market as such but using the Lusignan Golf Club as a platform to get their message out and demonstrate their corporate social responsibility.”
Brian Hackett copped first place
Bowling further said that he applauded the investment company and was looking forward to working with it in the future. The Club Secretary related that the LGC was more than just golf, as the players were able to enjoy the facility engaging in games as they waited the weather out. Bowling explained that the entire golfing community was consolidating around the LGC as it was a club of members who were looking to do great things with golf, not only in the sport but with themselves as well.
Tom Watkins captured second place
STP Investments Inc construction company was represented by Project Manager David Harrinarine at the trophy presentation. He stated that the company supported sports and was proud to partner with the Lusignan Golf Club on account of its direction and support for growing the game of golf in Guyana. Harrinarine noted that STP Investments Inc, therefore, has committed to future sponsorship.
