Vijay Deo wins Wartsila Golf tourney

Jun 18, 2013 Sports

Experienced golfer Vijay Deo returned to winning ways to secure victory in last weekend’s Wartsila Guyana Operations Medal Play Golf Tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course.
Deo, an eight handicapper, shot net 67 to triumph from a field of 27 golfers who battled tough course conditions due to recent inclement weather.

Wartsila golf winners: From left winner Vijay Deo, Colin Ming, Chatterpaul Deo, Wesslin Mattie, Fazil Haniff and Kishan Bacchus after the presentation.

His gross of 75 was the best of the day which ensured that he took home two trophies for his efforts.
Kishan Bacchus (13 handicap) consistent run of form continued when he captured the runner up spot with net 68, coming out ahead of Fazil Haniff (11handicap) who shot net 70.
Recent tournament winner Colin Ming (13 handicap) was fourth with net 70, beaten by Haniff on the countback.
Nearest to the Pin was Club Captain Chatterpaul Deo.
Wartsila Operations Manager Wesslin Mattie, who also competed in the tournament, thanked Lusignan Golf Club for affording his company the opportunity to sponsor the tournament.
Vice President Dave Mohamed welcomed Wartsila as one of the newest sponsors and expressed confidence that the Finnish corporation, which provides power generation services locally, will be a sponsor for many years to come.
Club Captain Chatterpaul Deo also thanked members for braving the inclement weather to compete in the tournament and thanked Wartsila for supporting golf in Guyana.