Mike Mangal came out victorious in last Saturday’s Neal and Massy 40th Anniversary Golf tournament.
Playing off an eight handicap Mangal scored a gross 78 to end with a net 70 to stop a fierce challenge from the inform seasoned campaigner Maurice Solomon who he defeated on a count back after they both ended on 70.
Solomon, who also finished second last week, had a gross 94 playing off a 24 handicap. He also won the Nearest to the Pin prize.
Imran Khan, who has also been among the prize winners for most of the tournaments so far this season, secured the third position, playing off a handicap six he secured a gross 80 to end with a net 74.
Stuart May, Brand Manager of Geddes Grant who presented the prizes on behalf of Neal and Massy Group of Companies said the Group was pleased to sponsor the tournament once again but this year is significant since they are celebrating 40 years of existence in Guyana.
He said the Group is also looking forward to offering further support to the Lusignan Golf Club in the near future.
Neal and Massy Group of Companies comprise Associated Industries Ltd (AINLIM), Demerara Oxygen Company (DOCOL), CCS, M&D, NMSL, Security Solutions and Geddes Grant.
Mel Sankies, LGC President expressed gratitude to Neal and Massy for their support and he extended an invitation to staff of the Group to join the club.
Meanwhile, the Greensome Tournament and fund-raising Bar-B-Que organised by the Club for Saturday has been postponed due to the current inclement weather, Sankies disclosed.
He said a new date will be confirmed shortly but proposed August 17th as the likely date. According to Sankies members will instead participate in a Stableford format Club tournament on Saturday starting at 12:30 hours.