Pillay wins tourney

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Christopher Surendra competes in the 2025 Girmit Open Golf competition at the Fiji Golf course in Vatuwaqa. Picture: LITIA RITOVA

Shakil Pillay won the overall 2025 Girmit Open Golf Championship which culminated at Fiji Golf Club in the weekend.

Kelepi Tuikala was the overall nett winner.

In the A Grade Nett category, David Qiolevu took top honors with a score of 140. He was followed closely by Shailen Prasad and William Danford, who carded 145 and 146 respectively.

The B Grade Nett saw a dominant performance from Qoroniasi Bale, who clinched first place with 136. Feizal Hanif and Mansoor Begg followed in second and third place with scores of 144 and 147.

Bilitaki Lovo showcased her talent in the C Grade Nett category, securing first place with 135. Ricky Prasad (140) and Stuart Murray (151) rounded off the top three.

In the Ladies Nett division, Natalia led the field with a score of 150, ahead of Sharon Smith (154) and Kamini Singh (158), who finished second and third respectively.

The Juniors Nett category was a close contest, with Aaron Lal taking the top spot at 100.5.