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Fazil ‘That’s it’ Haniff wins CROWN MINING Golf Tournament
Despite the inclement weather, 35 golfers eager to compete, battled in Saturday’s Crown
Winners of the Crown Mining Golf tournament after the presentation.
Mining inaugural sponsored golf tournament for the attractive prizes on offer. In the end it was Fazil Haniff, aka ‘That’s it’ a player with some 15-years experience in competitive golf, romping home to victory.
Winner of 1st to 3rd place more than 10 times so far in his career, and at one time 2nd Best Player of the year of the Lusignan Golf Club, Haniff produced a gross 79 and net 67 with a 12 handicap to beat into 2nd place, Mike Mangal gross 77 and net 68 (from a handicap of 11), while in 3rd place was this year’s Guyana Open champion, young Arvinda ‘Gangully’ Kishore, with a gross of 72 and net of 68 (from a handicap of 4). Kishore claimed the best gross prize. He also won the Longest Drive prize, just tipping female winner Shanella Webster who was leading that category close to the end. 4th place overall winner was Brian Hackett with gross 91 and net 69 (from a handicap of 26).
Haniff said, “The competition was very keen, and despite the conditions the players were able to produce great golf, but I played a very good game today.”
Shanella Webster grossed 99 producing a net of 72 (from a handicap of 27) to take the ladies section with 2nd place going to Joan Deo, who grossed 95, producing a net 73, (from handicap 22).
Crown Mining Managing Director Mr Pur Persaud, who himself played in the competition, expressed his pleasure, “It was an enjoyable day’s play. The golfers’ turnout was very good and it was a pleasure sponsoring the tournament. Crown Mining is committed to repeating this sponsorship next year, and hopes to have even more players from Crown Mining involved in the game.”
Lusignan Golf Club Vice President, Archbishop Dr London, who also participated in the day’s play, commended the players on their keen competition despite the weather conditions, and also praised them for their high positive interaction.
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