Raj Singh Insurance Brokers company has received high praise from president of the Lusignan Golf Club Brian Hackett for the company’s contribution to the development of sport locally.
Hackett made the remarks at the presentation of last Saturday’s Medal play Golf tournament sponsored by the company and held at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC).
According to Hackett, the Chief Executive Officer, Rajendra Singh, of Raj Singh Insurance Brokers, is an ardent sports enthusiast who has been at the forefront of assisting sport locally and he welcomed the company on board as a new partner of the LGC.
Singh, who presented prizes to the outstanding players, promised to continue sponsorship of the tournament.
Twenty six golfers took part in the inaugural Raj Singh insurance Brokers Classic which was won by Mohanlall “Santo” Dinnanauth who shot the best net of 68 and also had the best gross.
Mark Lashley was second with a net 69 while promising female player Joaan Deo was third with a net 70.
The Nearest to the Pin prize was won by Canadian High Commissioner Francois Montour.
Meanwhile, the LGC has announced the dates for the premier Guyana Open championships.
The tournament will take place on October 22-23 and is expected to attract players from the United States, Canada, Suriname and the European Union.
Last year over 75 players took part in the Open.