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Jul 08, 2025 Sports
…stuns two-time Defending Champions Leguan Secondary
Kaieteur Sports – In a spectacular display of skill, Bush Lot Secondary representing Region Five, emerged victorious at the Third Annual National Junior Golf Championship, dethroning defending champions Leguan Secondary at the Nexgen Golf Academy on Woolford Avenue.
This year’s tournament saw 229 participants from 14 schools and four individual golf clubs from Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Georgetown participating with players putting on exceptional performances across multiple age categories.
Despite intermittent rain and overcast skies, the course remained in pristine condition thanks to the support and contributions of Fixit Hardware Depot and Comfort Sleep, who provided essential maintenance equipment to ensure the championship proceeded without a hitch.
Trophies and prizes were presented by Region 5 REO Sadiek Ishmael, and made possible by the generous support of our valued sponsors: Pegasus Hotel and Suites, ExxonMobil Guyana, Guyana Tourism Authority, Regal Stationery & Computer Centre, Sunshine Snacks, Guyana Beverages Inc., Shangri-La Gardens, Praetorian Executive Security Services, UG Vice Chancellor Paloma Mohamed, Ms. Bibi Bissessar, Vic Oditt, Toolsie Persaud Ltd, Trophy Stall, TMK 2000 Inc., Telco Solutions & Mobile Advertising, Dustin Spivey, TriStone Auto, Comfort Sleep, and Fixit Hardware Depot.

Region 5 REO Sadiek Ishmael presenting the winning trophy to the students of the Bush lot Secondary School.
Individual Final Results:
National Team Champions: Bush Lot Secondary, Leguan Secondary (2nd), Anna Regina Multilateral Secondary (3rd), Berbice Educational Institute (4th), Lower Corentyne Secondary (5th) Novar Secondary (6th), Queen’s College (7th), Zeeburg Secondary (8th), Belladrum Secondary (9th), Tucville Secondary (10th).
“This is the third National Championship that the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) has successfully hosted in just four years of existence. It has grown to become arguably the largest junior golf tournament in the Caribbean region,” said GGA President Aleem Hussain. “A special thank you goes out to all our sponsors and supporters especially Mr. Alkey Stanley and his team from CPCE, Philip Haynes, Dave from ER Small Engines and Steve Mohitram, whose tireless efforts helped make this championship a tremendous success. We now turn our attention to the Summer camp which starts on July 14th and caters to all ages from 3 and up.”
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