Gavin Todd won Saturday’s Medal Play Golf tournament sponsored by the New GPC Inc. at Lusignan Golf Course. Todd, playing off a handicap 28, had a net score of 65 from a gross 93 on the way to his second victory this season beating a field of 33 golfers. Second position went to Ian Gouveia who recorded a net score of 70 from a gross 85 playing off a 15 handicap. Jerome Khan (18 handicap) placed third with a net 72 from a gross score of 90.
There were two other special prizes with Vijay Deo winning the best gross of 80 while Mark Lashley was the Nearest to the Pin winner at hole number 8.
New GPC Inc. Marketing Manager Trevor Bassoo, who presented the prizes to the top performers, said he was impressed to see players of all ages participating in the tournament and urged them to continue to play the sport.
He said New GPC Inc. was pleased to sponsor the tournament and pledged its continued support. Club captain Jerome Khan expressed gratitude to New GPC Inc. for its continued support to golf and also noted that several persons had signed up to be members while a few former members had returned which indicated that there was a renewed interest in the sport locally.
Four other major tournaments are lined up for the next four weeks, Khan disclosed with Muneshwars Ltd. sponsoring next week-end’s competition.
The other sponsors lined up are Roti Hut, European Union (EU) and Ansa McAl.
