Anand Persaud claims overall title at Romel Golf Tournament & BBQ

Dec 03, 2025 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – The Lusignan Golf Club came alive last Sunday as golfers competed in the Romel Golf Tournament & BBQ, an event that combined friendly rivalry with community spirit and growing support for the sport in Guyana.

Delivering a strong and consistent performance, Anand Persaud secured the Overall Best Net title with a net score of 31, while Vishal Dhani took home the Overall Best Gross award with a gross score of 36.

Anand Persaud claims overall title at Romel Golf Tournament & BBQ

The winners row displays their prizes.

Players were recognized across all flights as follows:

Beginners Division

1st – Karamchand Persaud – Gross 11

2nd – Nizam – Gross 13

3rd – Daxie – Gross 14

Flight 18–36

1st – Anand Persaud – Gross 40 | H/C 9 | Net 31

2nd – Basil Kellawan – Gross 47 | H/C 14 | Net 33

3rd – Ryan Dinanauth – Gross 49 | H/C 14 | Net 35

Flight 10–18

1st – Pur Persaud – Gross 40 | H/C 8 | Net 32

2nd – Miguel Yunis – Gross 39 | H/C 6 | Net 33

3rd – Vishal Pharbu – Gross 42 | H/C 9 | Net 33

Flight 0–9

1st – Vishal Dhani – Gross 36 | H/C 3 | Net 33

2nd – Chandra Lakhraj – Gross 37 | H/C 4 | Net 33

3rd – Patrick Prashad – Gross 38 | H/C 4 | Net 34

Special Awards:

Longest Drive – Vickey Dhani

Nearest to the Pin – Jaipaul Suknanand

Most Honest Player – Phillips Haynes

Best Dressed – Robin Tiwari

The tournament was generously sponsored by Romel Bagwandin, who has been actively supporting the sport and encouraging the development of new and seasoned players alike. During the awards ceremony, Bagwandin applauded the standard of play and the progress being made at the club.

Anand Persaud was the overall winner.

“As golf continues to grow in Guyana, I am proud to contribute to an event that brings people together and strengthens our sporting community,” Bagwandin said. “The Lusignan Golf Club has made tremendous strides in developing new talent, and I encourage corporate Guyana to join in supporting this growth. Together, we can elevate the sport and provide even more opportunities for players of all ages.”

A celebratory BBQ closed out the day’s activities, reinforcing camaraderie among golfers and supporters.

The Lusignan Golf Club extends sincere appreciation to Romel Bagwandin for his sponsorship and continued confidence in the game’s future. The Club looks forward to hosting more exciting tournaments as it works to expand awareness and participation in golf nationwide.

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