CHATTERPAUL Deo returned to form to win Saturday’s Akbar’s Auto Sales Medal Play golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf course, East Coast Demerara. Deo recorded a net of 69 from a gross 83 playing off a 14 handicap on his way to victory from a field of 34 golfers.
Four players, Albert Russell, Christine Sukhram, Mohanlall Dinanauth and Patrick ended on net scores of 72 in a battle for second place.
However, Russell (17-89-72) secured the runner-up spot on a countback.
Guyana’s leading female player Sukhram ( 8-8-72) claimed the third position.
The Nearest to the Pin prize was captured by the impressive Boloram Deo who also won the prize the previous weekend.
Club Captain Prashad expressed gratitude on behalf of the Club to Akbar’s Auto Sales for sponsoring the tournament.
He said the tournament received excellent support from members of the club.
Club Secretary William Walker who spoke on behalf of the sponsors said Akbar’s Auto Sales was a reputable company and he encouraged club members to support the auto dealership.
Meanwhile, seven local golfers are expected to travel to Paramaribo this weekend for the RBTT Suriname Open championships slated for October 2-3 in at the Suriname Golf Club.
The squad includes club executives Walker, Prashad, Mike Guyadin and features Chatterpaul Deo, Dinanauth, Brian Glasford and John Tracey.
The local contingent leaves on Thursday for Suriname.