Tobago Open 2023 commences today

-Four to represent Lusignan Golf Club

was run out for 46 (5x4), skipper Jonathan Van Lange (26) and 22 runs from Sachin Balgobin, was all it took to see Demeraraovertheline Berbice bowlers toiled as four bowlers including Pottaya, Raj Tika, Justin Doobay and Salim Khan could only snap up a wicket eachintheirteam’sloss.

The victory earned the title for Demerara having defeated Essequibo, the GCB Select XI and Berbice.

At the presentation ceremony, Jonathan Van Lange was awarded most runs with 186 runs, Matthew Pottoya had the most wickets 7 while wicketkeeper batsman Vickash Wilkinson earned theMVPtrophywithatotal of168runsand6dismissals withthegloves

As the Tobago Open 2023 tees off today, the Lusignan Golf Club will be represented by four of their seasoned players at the Tobago Plantations Golf Course,Magdalena,Tobago. These players are Pope Emmanuel London, Hardeo Ghanpat,RackeshHarryand Shanella London The tournament will run until July16,2023.

The format of the tournament for the men will beBetterBall,whilethelone female format will be Stableford The LGC contingentwillbecompeting in the following categories: Championship 5 0 and Lower,1stFlight5.1to10.0, 2nd Flight 10.1 to 17.5, 3rd Flight 17 6 and over andLadiesAnyHandicap.

Heading into the tournament,hereis whatthe playershadtosay…

P o p e E m m a n u e l London: “I have an open mind going into the tournament,Icanonlydomy best. I am confident in my ability to swing, I can play according to my handicap. Concerning the course, I have never seen it, but I am hopingthatitisfriendly.”

Rackesh Harry: “I am looking forward for this tournament since this is the first time I am going to Tobago.

I am focusing on the basicsofgolfingandhoping to get a positive result. I am very confident that I will do wellsinceIamingoodform and hope to take away a prize. I am hoping the course will play like millenniuminTrinidadsince I have played there a few timesthere.”

“Heading into the tournament,mymindsetisto play to win. I am 100% confident and while I have not played there, I am optimisticofmychances.”

Shanella London: “My mindset is to do my best by thegraceofGod,Ihavefaith inmyabilitiesasIhavewon the Guyana Open five times andtheSurinameOpenthree times. I know I can do it, I have no idea of how the coursewillplayasthisismy firsttimeinTobago.”

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T h e G u y a n e s e contingent has stated that feeling great to be representing the country They have also touted that everyone is excited to try theirhandsatthecourseand regaintheirfeelofthegame, as they are all really excited and looking forward to participating in the Tobago Open.