With the weather being perfect for golfing and the course in excellent condition, Macorp’s Miguel Oviedo dominated the field to win the first tournament of his career, producing an excellent net score of 62.
The top performers of the tournament take a photo op following its conclusion. From left are: Carlos Carbo, Shanella London, Dunstan Andrews, Minister George Norton, LGC President Aleem Hussain, Miguel Oviedo, William Walker, Bholaram Deo, Captain Chen Deo and Patrick Prasad
In his record performance, he outdid the competition in the exciting A&R Jiwanram Printery Tournament held on Saturday as the Lusignan Golf Club.
Winning for the first time, and in dominating fashion, Oviedo was ecstatic, especially since his good friend Carlos Carbo placed second in the same category.
Former Club captain, the veteran Patrick Prashad, returned to his winning ways by taking top honours in the 0-12 handicap flight.
The tournament was played under the Medal-play format in 2 Flights: 0-12 and 13-28 handicaps. In the 0-12 Flight, winners were Patrick Prashad (76/8) first and William Walker (79/11) second. The veteran golfer Patrick Prasad took top honours away from William Walker — who has been on a winning streak for several months now, and continues to demonstrate his ability to perform under pressure, having been in the winners’ circle many times in the past few months.
Prasad has, over the years, been one of the most consistent golfers at the LGC, and undoubtedly has participated in more tournaments annually than any other golfer. However, he is now being actively challenged by a tough group of contenders comprised of former Captain Brian Glasford, William Walker, and Former LGC President Brian Hackett, who is returning after an absence following the sad loss of his mother.
Sterling performances were recorded in the 13-28 Flight, in which Miguel Oviedo (62/27) placed 1st; Carlos Carbo (68/28) 2nd; and Bholawram Deo (69/19) 3rd.
Other great performances in this Flight were offered by Ayube Subhan (70/14), Shanella London (70/15), Fazil Haniff (70/15), Robert Hanoman (71/28), and Maxim Mangra (71/19).
Mike Guyadin, Nirmaldeo Sarwan, Dr Philbert London, Maurice Solomon, and rookie golfer ‘Curry’ Ganpat also performed credibly in this tournament.
Oviedo added another record when he won the Longest Drive, while Fazil Haniff won the Best Gross and Shanella London won Nearest to the Pin.
LGC President Aleem Hussain has thanked the many players and sponsors who have been supporting the club and development of the game over the past few years.
“A&R Printery has been there for us, as have many new sponsors in the past few years, because they believe in what our vision is for the sport. Today we saw many players honing their game in anticipation of the upcoming COPA Airlines Invitational on January 25th,” he said.
