Smirnoff Vodka Medal Play tourney tees off today

Gavin Todd presents the first place trophy to Anasha Ally while Chet Bowling, Ian Charles and Troy Peters display some of the other trophies up for grabs
Gavin Todd presents the first place trophy to Anasha Ally while Chet Bowling, Ian Charles and Troy Peters display some of the other trophies up for grabs

The country’s leading golfers are all expected to compete at today’s Smirnoff Vodka sponsored Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club, East Coast Demerara.

Smirnoff, the world’s leading vodka is exclusively imported and distributed by Banks DIH Limited.

Operations/Engineering Director of Banks DIH Gavin Todd, an ardent golfer presented the trophies to Anasha Ally, Public Relations Officer of the Lusignan Golf Club during a presentation ceremony Thursday at Thirst Park. Also present were Chet Bowling, Secretary of LGC, Troy Peters, Communications Manager of Banks DIH Limited and Ian Charles, Smirnoff Vodka Brand Representative.

Bowling expressed the club’s heartfelt appreciation to Banks DIH Limited for initiating the sponsorship. “The Lusinan Golf Club acknowledges the contribution of Banks DIH to golf over the years through its sponsorship of the Guyana Open, junior programmes and the club’s upkeep.”

Peters said that Smirnoff Vodka, the largest vodka brand in the world, was  extremely delighted to sponsor the tournament and to support the development of golf locally.

Today’s lineup is expected to include Maxim `Danny’ Mangra, Paton George, Carlos Adams, Maurice Solomon, Brian Glasford, Brian Hackett, Troy Cadogan, Richard Haniff, Philbert London, Bowling, Todd, Banks DIH Chairman Clifford Reis, Anasha Ally and Shanella London.

Trophies will be awarded to top four overall best net as well as Nearest to the Flag, Longest Drive and Best Gross.  Tee off is at 12:30