The various prize winners in the Stag Golf Tournament, including champion, John Tracy (centre) pose for a photo opportunity with Ansa McAl officials yesterday at the Lusignan Golf Course.
John Tracy with an outstanding score of a gross 76 and net 61 playing off of a 15 handicap won the season opening, Stag Golf tournament yesterday at the Lusignan Golf Course. Munaf Arjune was second with a gross 75 and net 68, while Carlos Adams finished third with a gross 95 and net 70 in the competition.
Tracy also carted off the ‘Best Gross’ special prize with Ayube Alli taking home the ‘Longest Drive’ prize and Orlando Deo the ‘Nearest to the Pin’ award. President of Lusignan’s Golf Club, Jerome Khan told Kaieteur Sport that 36 players competed in perfect weather conditions, which resulted in a keen contest.
“We had a wonderful tournament and the scores indicate the kind of competition that took place here,” Khan said, while thanking Ansa McAl under their Stag Beer brand for sponsoring the first tournament of the 2013 golf season.
Ansa McAl’s Public Relations Officer, Darshnie Yussuf, thanked the golfers for participating and indicated that the company will continue to sponsor the tournament. She said that the company is pleased to be associated with the growth of the sport.
Ansa McAl Stag Beer Manager, John Maikoo, Marketing Director, Troy Cadogan and Regional Export Manager for Carib Brewery, Scott McSween were present at the presentation ceremony with Cadogan also participating in the tournament.