MIKE GAYADIN, Paton George and Patrick Prashad delivered superb performances, on Saturday, to storm the Lusignan Golf Club and emerge as their Flight champions of the Joe Solomon classic tournament.

The day’s event saw the usual keen rivalry amongst the members of each Flight, but it was veteran Gayadin’s Best Gross of 77, which gave him a tournament Best Net of 65 for the win.

In that 10-18 Flight, which usually sees the keenest competition, Mike led the group comfortably, followed by runner-up, George Bulkan (69/15), who won off a tie with sharp Rakesh Harry (69/14).

Following them were Rabindranauth Persaud (70/16), Mahindranauth Tewari (72/13), Dr Joaan Deo (72/15), Aasrodeen Shaw ((73/13), Deoram Dinanauth (73/16), and William Walker (75/11).

Parmanand ‘Max’ Persaud, from this group, won the Longest Drive prize for a drive of approximately 320 yds.

In the 0-9 group, former captain, Patrick Prashad, who is probably the most consistent golfer in the Winners Row, delivered 71/9 to beat Mike Mangal (71/8) in a tie for 1st place.

The nearest follower was club president, Aleem Hussain – 75/9.

In the 19-36 group, Paton George performed superbly, scoring 70/19, to lead former club president, Brian Hackett, (72/22), thereby  returning to winners row after some time. Coming close on their heels was last May’s winner of the Flight, Troy Cadogan,  who produced a great 73/26. He was followed by Maurice Solomon (75/26), Eureka Giddings (78/28) and Eion Blue (81/28).

The tournament was the first of its kind, in recognition of the contribution of life members of the Lusignan Golf Club. Those honoured were Doreen DeCaires, Hemraj Kissoon, Maurice Solomon, Robert Hanoman and Joe Solomon.

Also honoured were Esau Shamshudin and Dharamdeo Sawh, who were not present.

The crystal trophy, compliments of Trophy Stall, was handed over by proprietor, Ramesh Sunich to his longtime cricketing idol, Joe Solomon.