Team Pro Pack emerged victorious at the Caritas Fiji Golf tournament, sponsored by Fiji Airways, held last Saturday at the Denarau Golf and Racquet Club. The winning team, consisting of Kishor Kumar, Inoke Bolakoro, Damien Sheridan, and Roneel Prakash, finished with an impressive score of 56.125 points.
Damien Sheridan, who played golf for the first time, expressed his excitement about being part of the winning team. “I’m playing golf for the first time and it’s great to be part of the winning team,” he said.
The second place was claimed by Team Rariben, which included Shelly Rariden from Michigan, USA, Father Sigarara, and David Qiolevu, who scored 56.3 points. Rariden reflected on her experience, stating, “The staff here was very welcoming, and the course was very pleasant and beautiful. Fiji met all my expectations as far as a warm cultural community; we just had a great time. We also do support charity golf back home.”
Team Mali, featuring Nitulesh Mali, Avinesh Dutt, Shivneel Gounder, and Abid Hussain, secured third place with a score of 56.62 points.
Arthur Groom, director of Caritas Fiji, expressed gratitude to Fiji Airways for their support in organizing this second annual golf tournament. He emphasized that all proceeds will contribute to charitable initiatives aimed at assisting those in need within the community. “A big thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible. Let’s make a difference together,” he stated.
Caritas Fiji, established as the social arm of the Catholic Church in Fiji, is dedicated to charity and supporting the vulnerable, striving to be a voice for the marginalized in society.
This event not only highlighted golf as a wonderful sport but also reinforced the community spirit and charitable efforts in Fiji, showcasing how sports can bring people together for a good cause.
In summary, the Caritas Fiji Golf tournament was a success, bringing together players from various backgrounds to support charitable goals while enjoying the beautiful Fijian landscape.
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