Third Time Lucky For Hussain

Nadi businessman Abid Hussain shot five over to claim his third RC Man­ubhai sponsored Ba Open Golf title at the Rarawai Golf Club in Ba yesterday.

He was the overnight leader in the amateur category with 69 shots. He carded 74 in his fi­nal round to finish 143.

School teacher Ashish Chand finished in second place finish, eight stroke behind, third spot was claimed by Jainendra Prasad.

Professional golfers (from left) Sam Lee, Zoheer Ahmad, Vikrant Chandra and Anasa Seruvatu during the RC Manubhai Ba Open at the Rarawai Golf Club in Ba on December 5, 2021. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

“It was a good day yesterday as in condi­tions. We didn’t have rain like last year and that was a blessing,” Lee said.

“The greens were a bit bumpy and that made putting very tricky for everyone.”

Tournament director Rohit Chandra said close to 80 golfers turn out during the 51 st RC Manubhai sponsored event.

He said it was a good sight to see top golfers in action at the historic club event.

“There were over 80 golfers that participat­ed in the RC Manubhai sponsored event,” he said.