Twenty-year-old Raina Kumar celebrated a significant achievement by winning the Women’s Division at the Denarau Pro-Am Open held yesterday. As a first-year MBBS student at the Fiji National University, Kumar reflected on her tight schedule, expressing her delight despite the challenges of balancing academics and competition. “I don’t really have time to play this year since I’m a first-year MBBS student at FNU. This is my third competition, but I feel good after winning the Denarau Open,” she said, after finishing with a gross score of 73.
In the Professional Division, Abid Hussein clinched the title with a gross score of 69, followed closely by Taitusi, who scored 71. The Overall Gross Men’s category witnessed Shakeel Pillay taking the top spot with a score of 73, while David Rickey showcased an exceptional performance in the Overall Net Men title with a net score of 66.
The A Grade competition concluded with Rakesh Chand earning first place with a gross score of 68, and Indra Warjan and Yasir Ahmed tying for second with scores of 70. In the B Grade, Damien Chan emerged victorious with a gross score of 68, followed by Paras Ram Mama and Alex Pattison with scores of 71 and 72, respectively.
In the C Grade division, Dharmesh Mani led the way with a score of 68, while Mislin Khan and Nathan Cook followed closely with scores of 69 and 70. Lusiana Leqa was honored as the Overall Net Women winner with an impressive net score of 61. In the Women’s category, Samita Kumar and Mrs. Kwon secured the first and second positions, achieving net scores of 70 and 73, respectively.
This event not only highlights the talents of the golfers but also serves as an inspiration for young athletes, demonstrating that dedication and hard work can lead to success, even amidst demanding academic pursuits. With Raina Kumar’s victory, it’s clear that the future of women’s golf in Fiji looks promising.
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