Miguel Oviedo was in top form as he won the farewell tournament in honor of Colonel Ariel Fernando Lescano, the Argentine Defence Attache to Guyana.

Nineteen golfers participated in the Club Tournament. Those on the winners’ row were Mike Mangal – Best Gross; Brian Hackett – Nearest the Pin; and Fazil Haniff – Longest Drive.
According to Fazil, he came back to the Course with force after he had been on a 3-month layoff due to other commitments.

He explained that he had covered a distance of over 20 yards more than the nearest long drive competitor.

Other winners were Best Net: 3rd – Nazeem ‘Papo’ Haniff 72/9; 2nd – Guillermo Escarraga 71/26; and 1st – Miguel Oviedo 69/28.

Other top Net Scorers were: Mike Mangal 72/8 (tied with Papo Haniff); Patrick Prashad 73/9; Aleem Hussein 73/11; Brian Hackett 73/19; Brian Glasford 74/15; Satrohan ‘Robin’ Tiwari 76/14; Fazil Haniff 76/16; Ariel Lescano 91/20; and Mario Acuna 96/28.
After the tournament, the guests and invitees were entertained with farewell greetings from Colombians, Brazilians, Guyanese and of course the Guyana Defence Force at a well-attended informal ceremony.

Several members of the Diplomatic Corps, including those from the American, Argentinian, Brazilian and Chilean Embassies, along with representatives from several Consulates, were on hand to join Col Lescano in this celebration of the culmination of his two-year stint in Guyana.

Colonel Nazrul Hussain and several top officials of the Guyana Defence Force represented the GDF.

Official excuses from some diplomatic agencies, including the British and Indian High Commissions, and the CARICOM Secretary General, were received.
Hailed by all who spoke of him as a lovely gentleman, a friend, a brother, a generous person and a man with a heart of love, the beloved Colonel was also visibly emotional as he related how he had enjoyed his stay and made life-long friends in Guyana.

Mr Jorge Medina, head of Macorp Guyana, a close friend of Col Lescano, lavished praise on the departing club member who was like a brother to him, and recalled that their mutual passion for golf led to many weekly competitions that were keenly contested.
Golf Club President, Aleem Hussain, indicated that Col Lescano had been the instrument of tremendous material support to the golf club and along with everyone present, wished the Colonel a safe return home and desired his return some time to the LGC where he would always be considered a welcome member.