Mangal wins Brusters Real Ice Cream and Qualitea Café Cup tourney

Mike Mangal, fourth from right, displays the trophy he won in the presence of the other top performers
Mike Mangal, fourth from right, displays the trophy he won in the presence of the other top performers

Mike Mangal continued to display tremendous form winning his third tournament of the season, the Bruster Real Ice Cream and Qualitea Café Cup  tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club on Saturday.

The diminutive Mangal (handicap 8), a former Guyana Open champion, shot a net 67 to emerge winner in the 0-16 Flight.

He also had the Best Gross of 75 as he breezed through the Lusignan course on the way to his third season triumph following recent victories in the Trophy Stall and Demerara Mutual Insurance tournaments.

Patrick Prashad  (handicap 11) placed second with net 74 while Martyn Sjoberg (handicap 8) shot net 75 for third place in the 0-16 Flight.

Eureka Giddings (handicap 28) won on a count back from Maurice Deo (handicap 28) with both golfers ending on a  Net 67 in the 17-36 Flight.

Carlos Adams (handicap 28) finish third with a Net 72.

Sjoberg had the Longest Drive while Brian Hackett was Closest to the Flag.

Brusters Ice Cream and Qualitea Café Managing Director, Paton George, speaking at the closing ceremony, said his company was extremely proud to have sponsored the tournament. He said the franchise has opened a new store at Movietowne Mall and has made a commitment to sponsor another event next year.

After the tournament, the LGC hosted a raffle and auction where a variety of golf items were up for grabs. The players were in full support as in no time the raffle and auction was completed.

Meanwhile, the golfers were back in action again yesterday in the Romel and Robin Medal Play tournament.

The Lusignan Golf Club will also be open today (Easter Monday) and tomorrow from 09:30 hours for the public to participate in the Easter festivities.