Khan wins Edward Ajodha Golf Tourney

Reigning national open champion Imran Khan won the Edward Ajodha sponsored Stableford Golf tournament at the Lusignan golf course last  Saturday.
Khan who won the championship flight at last year’s  Smirnoff Open championships recorded 40 points to emerge victorious from a field of 25 golfers last Saturday after the recent inclement weather had forced the postponement of the tournament the previous week.

Imran Khan - winner (right) with Colin Ming, Mel Sankies, President of the Lusignan Golf Club, and Alfred Mentore.

Imran Khan - winner (right) with Colin Ming, Mel Sankies, President of the Lusignan Golf Club, and Alfred Mentore.

Alfred Mentore another championship flight player secured the second position with 37 points followed by Ayube Ally who finished in third place with 37 points.

Colin Ming carted off two prizes – Nearest to the Pin and Best Net on the front Nine.
The tournament was sponsored by attorney-at-law and chartered accountant Edward Ajodha who is an ardent golf player and has been very supportive of activities at the LGC. Officials of the club expressed gratitude to Ajodha for his support in sponsoring the event and helping to raise funds for the upkeep of the facilities at Lusignan.

Meanwhile, the local players continue their preparation for the Suriname Open slated for next month in the neighbouring republic.
Already more than 12 players have indicated their interest in participating in the Suriname Open.

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