RON Barbé came from behind to win the Sunset Beach Hotel-sponsored competition for the second year running Saturday February 14 at the Seychelles golf course, Anse Aux Pins.

Barbé did not have it all his own way, trailing by three shots at the half-way mark, with André Rassool leading on 19 points ahead of William Weidner and Johnny Savy with 18 points apiece.

After completing his round, Rassool was the clubhouse leader until Jerry Jean-Baptiste, playing in the third last group, sank an eagle putt on the 18th hole to take the lead.

However, Ruggles Latimer, Brett Adcock and eventual winner Barbé, playing in the final group, all gave themselves a chance of winning the title.

It went down to the wire with Adcock and Latimer missing crucial putts on the last green and a par by Barbé was enough for him to clinch the title with a score of 36.

Three players finished tied on 35 points and the runner-up had to be decided on the countback rule.

Second place went to Jean-Baptiste followed by Adcock and Rassool in third and fourth positions respectively.

The Seychelles Golf Club members would like to thank Patrick Hoareau of Sunset Beach Hotel for presenting the prizes and Mary Geers for the ongoing sponsorship and support to the golf club. All golfers truly appreciate the generosity of Sunset Beach Hotel.

Meanwhile, the nine-hole IOEC stableford competition is scheduled for Thursday Febaruary 19, starting at 2.30 p.m., followed by a happy hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Hary Savy Insurance Matchplay continues Saturday February 21 with the final scheduled for April 10.