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LGC host benefit tournament in support of the late Dalchand Dhanai
Kaieteur Sports – On August 31, 2023 the lifeless body if 57-year-old Dalchand Dhanai (Nanda) was found at the Lusignan Golf Club. Dhanai was a security officer attached to the club for more than 30 years. As such the Lusignan Golf Club hosted a benefit tournament last weekend, where all proceeds went to the family of Dhanai ($190,000).
The late Dalchand Dhanai
The winners of the benefit tournament.
Speaking on behalf of the LGC was Public Relations Officer, Paton George who said, “This tournament was held to aid the family as all proceeds went towards them. This is our way of supporting the family, someone important was lost and the golf club will continue to support Nanda’s wife through this difficult time. The Lusignan community is a united community and a valuable family member was lost that day. We will continue to aid the family, not just through this fundraiser but through other channels of support.”
George also stated that through this tragedy there will be more community awareness and vigilance against wayward individuals who may be few in numbers, but tend to cause a negative impact. He also relayed that the club is ensuring that they play a leadership role in guaranteeing that the family, community, heal and can go forward and have a better future.
Dhanai started to work at the Lusignan Golf Club at a very young age as a grounds man but was later given the responsibility of overseeing the premises. The Executive and members of Lusignan Golf Course would like to express their condolences to the family of Dhanai in their time of bereavement.
The results for the tournament were as follows:
1st Miguel Yunes and Miguel Oviedo (Gross 70, HC 8, Net 62)
2nd Mike Mangal and Rohan Albert (Gross 70, HC 5, Net 65)
3rd Kassim Khan and Ayube Subhan (Gross 69, HC 4, Net 65)
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