Latest update May 5th, 2026 12:19 AM
Fazil Haniff battles to Torginol Paints Golf tourney win
Fazil Haniff (winner), Mohamed Shaw (Continental Group of Companies representative, B. Harry and Troy Cadogan display their trophies.
Fazil Haniff defied challenging weather and a strong field to win Sunday’s Torginol Paints sponsored Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club.
He shot a net 63 to emerge winner and also claimed two other prizes – Bess Gross with a 74 and Nearest to the Pin. B. Harry was second with net 65, while Troy Cadogan placed third with net 68 in a creditable performance.
The tournament was sponsored by Continental Group of Companies under the Torginol Paint brand. Torginol Paint Sales Manager Mohamed Shaw said he was pleased with the turnout of golfers for the tournament.
Rain had forced a postponement Saturday and the golfers returned the following day for the tee off. Shaw who said it was his first visit to Lusignan golf Club was impressed with the facilities. He offered congratulations to the competing players.
In response, Club Secretary William Walker thanked
Participants of the just concluded Junior Golf Programme display their certificates.
Continental Group of Companies for their continued support and expressed confidence that the long standing relationship between the Group and the LGC will continue.
Meanwhile, the Lusignan Golf Club recently concluded its Youth Programme with a presentation of certificates and trophies to the participants.
The programme, which was conducted over eight weeks, saw some ten youths exposed to the basics of the game, as well as its rules and etiquette. Club Vice President Patrick Prashad was part of the training along with Guyana Open champion Avinash Persaud, Avinda Kishore and Roy Harry.
A five-hole tournament was held recently and the winners were Cody Noel Harry in the A group and female golfer Gena Rai in the B group.
Director of the Programme and Club Secretary, William Walker thanked all the companies who had donated towards the programme and said funds were available for another programme that will start in a few weeks.
Interested persons can call the club at 220 5660.
The club is also offering a limited number of free lessons to adults interested in taking up the sport.
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