A FIELD of 106 golfers started the first round of the BSP Summer Series at the Fiji Golf Club in Vatuwaqa, Suva.

The clear skies meant fine weather for golf but the heat was something the golfers had to contend with. Perhaps another reason there were fewer golfers than last year. However club captain Vidya Lakhan was happy with the turnout.

The Summer Series will continue for eight weeks and a winner announced after the final round.

Last year 14-year-old Yasin Ahmed Jr became the youngest winner of the Summer Series and also the first Westerner to win on Suva soil.

Suva golfer Satya Nand said the competition was great and hoped the weather remained favourable for the rest of the series.

“It was a good day on the greens. I am happy with the score in this round and I am happy it was under par,” he said.