Jeral Sharma, a businessman from Sigatoka, claimed victory in the inaugural Sigatoka Electric Cooperate Golf amateur title at the Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course over the weekend. He finished with a score of 76, winning after a playoff against Asish Chand, a teacher from Ba.
Reflecting on his experience, Sharma mentioned, “It was a great outing but a bit tough out there, but I had to stick to the game.” The event also saw Sumith Perera take home the overall net title with an impressive net score of 67. In the ladies’ category, veteran golfer Susie Yee secured the overall net award.
In the professional section, Taitusi Tuivuci emerged as the champion with a score of par 72, while the current leader of the Fiji Order of Merit, Tomasi Tuivuna, finished just two shots behind at 74. Tuivuna expressed his disappointment, stating, “It was hard luck I guess, but that’s what it is in the green on game day.”
Golf course manager Avinesh Datt praised the excellent participation and the beautiful weather during the tournament. “I thank the players for committing to the last tournament of the year,” he said. Vijay Narayan, managing director of Sigatoka Electric Ltd, also expressed satisfaction with the turnout and announced plans to make next year’s event even larger and more enjoyable.
In addition to Sharma’s win, the other notable results include:
A-grade: Jay Meghi 72, Pravish Punja 74 c/b, Kaushal Tappoo
B-grade: Surj Maharaj 75, Sarvesh Devan 77, Mark Swamy 79
C-grade: Matt Cauty 76 c/b, Gopal Krishna, Mark Swamy
This positive turnout reflects the growing interest in golf in the region and sets an encouraging precedent for future events. With the promise of a bigger event next year, the local golfing community can look forward to more exciting competitions.
In summary, the inaugural Sigatoka Electric Cooperate Golf tournament was a successful event, showcasing skilled players and fostering community involvement, with plans for growth and improvements in the coming years.
Leave a comment