Golf-Patrick Asba undisputed winner |19 March 2005

The weather was definitely ÒsolarÓ for the shotgun start at 8 a.m. last Sunday and most golfers are now convinced it is the heat that is responsible for their persistent poor form.

Although everyone completed their round of 18 holes, the scores were mostly in the range of 25 to 30 stableford points. Even the big names were seen shaking their heads in disbelief as they put up their paltry total scores.

Young Damien Hoareau, who played the back nine first, seemed in a class of his own with his 21 points. Jocelyn Ah-Yu had some hope after his 19 points on the front nine. As it turned out, this was only good enough to win him the prize for the best front nine.

Patrick Asba had just 17 points after the front nine, but rallied to play some consistent hard-hitting golf to complement this with 19 points on the back nine for a total of 36 points and first place.

Damien faltered and came in with only 13 points on the front, which was still good enough to win him second place with 34 points. He won on a count-back from third place finisher Andrew Hoareau with 34 points as well.

The best back nine prize went to Louis Vandagne with 18 points. Nearest to the pin on the fourth hole was also bagged by Patrick Asba.  The longest drive on the 18th was won by Steven Ah-Moye.

The prizes were given away by Harry Savy on behalf of Solahart Industries. 

Played on a 36-hole medalford format during the weekend of March 5 and 6, the two-day SeyBrew Classic attracted a rather massive field of 38 contenders.

With a net 70 on the first day, Asba again played consistent golf on the second, shooting four birdies in a row from the 11th to the 14th holes to card a 68 net for a total of 138 to win first prize.
Alix Esparon, with an even par net 67 on the first day, faltered on the second to shoot a 6 over par 73 net for a total of 140 for second place.

Sunil Shah showed true grit to return with an incredible one under par 66 net on the final day, especially in the light of his unpretentious 76 on the first day, to muscle in to win third place with a total of 142.

The prize for the best score on Saturday went to Puri and Lewis Labrosse took home the prize for the best score on Sunday (68 net).

The longest drive on Saturday was won by Patrick Asba and on Sunday it was won by Steven Ah-Moye. Nearest to pin on Saturday was Peggy Pragassen and on Sunday Joe Morin.

The prizes were given away by Seychelles Breweries' general manager Andrew Richardson, himself a keen golfer. 

Captain Zia Rizvi thanked the sponsors for their valued support to the club.