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Sep 23, 2025 Sports
Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club was the stage for brilliance on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as Massy Distribution hosted its Goli and Soldanza Golf Tournament. While the day showcased talent from across the field, the spotlight belonged to Christine Sukhram, who outshone her competitors, mostly men, to claim victory in commanding fashion.
Sukhram, Guyana’s leading female golfer, produced a stellar round of 77 gross. With her handicap of 10 factored in, she secured a net score of 67, comfortably earning the top position. Her accuracy and composure set her apart, reaffirming her reputation as the face of women’s golf in Guyana and underscoring her ability to dominate against the strongest competition.
Close behind was Brian Hackett, who delivered a solid gross of 86. With his handicap of 18, Hackett posted a net 68 to finish in second place. Third went to Carlos Adams, whose persistence saw him complete the round with a gross of 94 and a handicap of 23, ending on a net 71.
Beyond the leaderboard, the day celebrated remarkable individual achievements. Avinash Persaud carded a gross 76 to claim the Best Gross prize. Ravindra Harry unleashed power to capture the Longest Drive award, while Paton George demonstrated precision with the Nearest to the Pin (NTP) prize. Adding a splash of style to the tournament, Nichlas Dindyal was honored as Best Dressed Caddy.
Representatives of Massy’s Goli and Soldanza brands praised both the competition and the spirit of the day, emphasizing their pride in supporting Guyanese golf.
Speaking on behalf of Goli, Jermaine Glasgow noted: “I was here for a while, and I actually got to see most of the competition. I must say, I learned a lot today, and I’m very excited to know that we have such a passionate golf team. I must congratulate all of you on a job well done today. I hope there’s many more tournaments of this kind.”
Adding her voice for Soldanza, Nikesha Marques expressed: “It’s a pleasure to be here, a pleasure to have Massy sponsoring the tournament, and we’re really excited to be a part of this community. So I must say, thank you and congrats to everyone that won.”
The Massy Guyana Golf Tournament was more than just competition, it was proof that golf in Guyana continues to grow in talent and energy. And at the center of it all was Christine Sukhram, reminding everyone that greatness knows no boundaries.
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