Winner Asba (right) accepts his prize from Phyllis Coeur-de-Lion of VCS as club captain Alix Esparon looks on

PATRICK Asba picked up from where her left off last year to triumph in Saturday's VCS (Pty) Limited-sponsored medalford competition held at Anse Aux Pins golf course.

The first nine holes were scored using the medal format and at the conclusion of this stage, Dudu Chudasama was setting the pace with a net score of 29. He was two strokes ahead of Louis Labrosse, Mervyn Esparon and Catney Laporte (net 31), while five other golfers were a further two strokes behind.

The stableford format, which is normally advantageous to higher handicappers, was played for the final nine holes. 

However, Asba, with the lowest handicap amongst the leaders, was able to score 20 points to finish with a winning score of 13. 

Chudasama, following from his win in last Thursday’s nine-hole stableford competition, earned 16 points on the back nine to equal Asba’s score of 13 but settled for second place following a count back. 

A very good score of 21 points on the back nine gave Andrew Richardson a final score of 14 and third prize ahead of Catney Laporte with a final score of 15.

Mervyn Esparon was awarded the best front nine outside of the place-getters. Alix Esparon, winner of the competition in 2002 and 2003, started slowly but finished well to take the prize for the best back nine. The prize for closest to the pin on the fourth hole was won by Pascal Esparon.

The Seychelles Golf Club wishes to thank VCS for its very generous and continuing sponsorship of golf in Seychelles.

Meanwhile, the annual British Airways Medal competition will be played on Saturday January 17, starting at 12.30 p.m. at the Anse Aux Pins golf course.

Today at the same venue, there will be a nine-hole stableford competition starting at 3.30 p.m.

For enquires, please contact the clubhouse on 376234.