Latest update August 4th, 2026 12:30 AM
Trophy Stall Golf Challenge Attracts Record Number of New Players
– Amazon Warriors Gajnabi among participants
Kaieteur Sports – The Trophy Stall Westside Golf Course 2026 Golf Challenge attracted dozens of new golfers across the men’s, women’s and junior divisions on Saturday, highlighting the continued growth of the sport in Guyana.
The ladies’ division produced the day’s most exciting competition, with several closely contested playoffs needed before champions were finally determined. West Indies, Guyana and Amazon Warriors women’s cricketer Shabika Gajnabi demonstrated her talents extend beyond the cricket pitch and performed extremely well, before losing in an exciting playoff for first place!
Sunday’s GGA/Trophy Stall tournament featured a large turnout by some of the local pros and newbie alike.
The event also drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators. Among those in attendance were former Minister of Labour Hamilton Green and popular YouTuber Too Cool, who joined fans in cheering on the competitors and later assisted with the presentation of trophies and prizes.
President of the Guyana Golf Association, Aleem Hussain, thanked Trophy Stall proprietor Ramesh Sunich for his unwavering support of golf development in Guyana. Hussain noted that Trophy Stall has consistently partnered with the association to introduce hundreds of new players to the game through community tournaments and grassroots initiatives.
He also congratulated all participants, particularly the many first-time golfers who embraced the challenge, and encouraged them to continue developing their skills by taking advantage of the regular coaching sessions and competitions hosted at the Westside Golf Course.
Results
Men Long Drive
- 1st: Yosiel PineroCordero
- 2nd: Dave ‘ER Small Engines’ Ramroop
- 3rd: Tony Affonso
Men’s Nearest to Pin
- 1st: Yosiel PineroCordero
- 2nd: Afrwaz Baksh
- 3rd: Davenand Ramroop
Women Long Drive
- 1st: Rose Samaroo
- 2nd: Shabika Gajnabi
- 3rd: Navika Narine
Women’s Nearest to Pin
- 1st: Shavana Ramlakan
- 2nd: Annusha Singh
- 3rd: Naiyeli Budburgh
Juniors Long Drive
- 1st: Ian Anup
- 2nd: Ethan Ramroop
Junior’s Nearest to Pin
- 1st: Fazzan Affonso
- 2nd: Ethan Ramroop
The next Westside Novice golf challenge will be announced shortly, with new and returning players encouraged to participate.
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