Persaud, Zeplaki, Sookram capture divisional titles

Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Championship

 On Sunday, the Lusignan Golf Club on East Coast Demerara hosted the highly anticipated Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Tournament, with Avinash Persaud, Sam Zeplaki, and Christine Sookram emerging as divisional winners.

The tournament featured a diverse range of participants, with categories that allowed golfers of varying handicaps to compete on an even playing field.

In the 0-14 handicap category, Persaud emerged as the top performer with a gross score of 74 and a net score of 71 after a handicap of 3. Close on his heels was Munaff Arjune, who finished second with a gross of 82 and a net score of 72 after a handicap of 10. Bridgelall Harry secured third place with a gross of 87 and a net score of 73 after a handicap of 14.

The 15-28 handicap category witnessed a fiercely competitive field. Zeplaki clinched first place with a remarkable net score of 68 after a gross of 84 and a handicap of 16. Chatterpaul Deo followed in second place with a gross of 87 and a net score of 71, adjusting for his handicap of 16. Bholoram Deo rounded off the top three with a gross of 87 and a net score of 73, factoring in a handicap of 19.

In the ladies category, Sookram delivered a commendable performance with a gross score of 91 and a net score of 81 after a handicap of 10.