House of Majesty-Beacon Ministries golf tourney a success
… LGC hopeful for Government’s support to expand golf course
Bholawram Deo, Shanella London, and Bridgelall Harry were the big winners on a hot afternoon of competition for the House of Majesty-Beacon Ministries annual golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) last Saturday. Other strong performers were LGC Secretary Chet Bowling, Patrick Prashad, and Jordi Pinol among others.
Shanella London was the winner in the 0-9 flight
London’s win in the 0 to 9 flight was remarkable, because she also had a major role on the host committee. She managed to keep a cool head in the hot afternoon to emerge in a deadlock with Club Captain Prashad, winning first place after a countback.
The champion best net golfer was the remarkable poised Deo – who, playing partner Chilean Ambassador Juan Miguel, described as a most consistent golfer. His patient approach resulted in a place on the podium.
The other winners of the competition were: Best Gross and Longest Drive: Avinash Persaud, Nearest to the Flag: LGC President Patanjilee Persaud. In the handicap 9 and under category, Mike Mangal came in third after London and Prashad and Kasim Khan, fourth.
Bholawram Deo was the winner in the 19-over flight
In the handicap 10 to 18 category, the victorious Harry was followed by David Harry, Assrodeen Shaw, and Maxim Mangra in that order. In the handicap 19 and over, Deo claimed another title followed by Pinol, Bowling, and Maurice Solomon.
LGC Secretary Bowling thanked the representatives of The House of Majesty-Beacon Ministries for a fantastic sponsorship, creating a family and community atmosphere, which is very important to golf and which the Club cherishes. He also thanked the members for turning out in large numbers, recognising the most important role members play in keeping golf relevant in Guyana.
Archbishop Guy Griffith spoke on behalf of the sponsor and began by paying homage to the driving force behind the House of Majesty, Pope Emanuel London. The Archbishop recognised London’s sportsmanship by listing a few of the sports disciplines London has been involved with at the community and national levels.
The Archbishop also thanked the LGC for the opportunity to sponsor a tournament. He reminded the members and attendees that Beacon Ministries has been sponsoring tournaments since 2013 and fully intended to do so for years to come. He thanked all players and congratulated the winners as he ensured that all participants received a token courtesy of Beacon Ministries.
Bridgelall Harry was the winner in the 10-18 flight
In the coming week, the Golf Club will be sharing details of its youth outreach agenda which will take flight on Saturday, April 16. This new push is intended to begin a sustained campaign designed to give more youths access to the golf course and mentors. LGC hopes to develop the next generation of Guyana’s female and male golfers, some of whom will represent Guyana on the international stage. With professional golf being a very lucrative sport as well as an Olympic event, Guyanese should set their sights on achieving top status. It is the Club’s hope to also garner support from the Government for the expansion of the club to an 18- or 27-hole professional golf course, which will greatly aid in the growth and development of Guyana’s golf.
