Thursday, June 22, 2017
THE Bahamas Golf Federation's Great Exuma Classic was played on Saturday, June 17 at the famous Sandals Emerald Bay Golf course in Exuma and included a contingent of senior and junior golfers from Nassau and Freeport along with a few Exumians.
The tournament is a part of the Sands Beer Cup and was co-sponsored by both Sands Beer and Sandals. This is the second year for the event and it is anticipated it will continue to grow each year.
The winners were:
Juniors
10 & under - Rhan Miller
14 & under - Chris Knowles
18 & under - Ashley Michel
Longest drive - Ashley Michel
Senior
Closest to Pin - Vincent DeGregory and Richard Gibson Jr
Longest Drive - Austin
Knowles
Gross Winners - 1st - Richard Gibson Jr - 76; 2nd - Rodney Miller - 78; 3rd, George Swann - 82.
Net Winners - 1st - Marvin Bethell - 71; 2nd - Vincent DeGregory - 75; 3rd - Ambrose Gouthro - 77.
The BGF congratulates all the winners and extends thanks to Sandals, Sands Beer and all players who participated in the event.
The next event on the calendar is the Lyford Cay Classic, a part of the Sands Beer Series, on July 21.