Mangal, Deo cop titles at Banks Beer Cup Golf tournament

The Lusignan Golf Club came alive on Sunday as it hosted the highly anticipated Banks Beer Cup Golf Tournament, attracting 52 passionate golfers from across the country. Despite persistent rain that forced play to be reduced to nine holes, the event was filled with excitement, determination, and camaraderie on the greens.

Mike Mangal emerged as the overall champion, capturing the Banks Beer Cup 2025 title with an impressive gross score of 35, handicap 8, and net 31. His steady form and resilience through the wet conditions earned him top honors for the day.

Fersoze Barkat followed closely in second place with a gross of 36, handicap 8, and net 32, while Raj Misir took third with a gross of 45, handicap 22, and net 34.

In the Ladies Division, Joaan Deo produced a consistent round to secure first place, carding a gross of 48, handicap 15, and net 41. Among the Seniors, Mark Lashley led the pack with a gross of 47, handicap 26, and net 34.

Special prizes were also presented to Richard Haniff for capturing the Longest Drive, Jaipaul Suknanan who earned Nearest to the Pin (NTP) honors, and Mike Mangal who copped Best Gross Score of the tournament with 35.

Following the day’s play, Banks DIH Communications Executive Sonya Forrester congratulated the winners and reaffirmed the company’s commitment to supporting local sport.

“We know that Banks DIH is no stranger to sponsoring sports and sports events. Our whole aim is about bringing people together. And today, of course, we saw a lot of that excitement as we played on the field and when we came together. So once again, we are always happy and passionate to support organisations such as these, and as we participated here today, we trust that this work will continue, that your club will continue to thrive and become better and bigger,” Forrester said.

Despite the shortened format, the day ended in high spirits as players and spectators celebrated yet another successful collaboration between Banks DIH and the Lusignan Golf Club, strengthening the company’s tradition of promoting sportsmanship and unity in Guyana.