De Groot wins Handicap Squash tourney

Peter Michael DeGroot (left) in the process of unleashing a shot against Taylor Fernandes during their Open Divisional finale in the Lucozade Handicap Squash Championship at the Georgetown Club Facility

Peter-Michael DeGroot was crowned the Open division champion of the Lucozade Handicap Squash tournament, battling to a 2-1 victory over Taylor Fernandes yesterday in the final at the Georgetown Club facility.

Entering the match with a (-8) handicap, DeGroot claimed the first set over Fernandes (+8) by a 15/13 margin.

However, the deficit proved to be a bridge too far for DeGroot in the second