Golf: Palanyandi Wins January Monthly Medal
Damian Palanyandi braved the blustery conditions at Tucker’s Point Club to claim victory in the Bermuda Golf Association’s January Monthly Medal.
Despite gathering winds as the afternoon progressed, golfers managed to complete a full 18 holes, with Palanyandi emerging triumphant with an impressive 1-under par 69 to secure 1st Gross honours in the Men’s 1st Flight. Mark Ray finished in second place, six shots back with a 5-over par 75.
In the Men’s 2nd Flight, Lamont Marshall, a familiar face in Bermuda’s road running scene, made a strong impression on the golf course. He carded a 12-over par 82 to claim 1st Gross honors on retrogression, edging out veteran Miles Stephens, who also finished with a 12-over par round.
Elizabeth Carpio led the way in the Ladies flight, finishing atop the leaderboard with a 10-over par 80. Tracy Burgess secured 2nd Gross honors, five shots back with an 85.
In the Junior Division, Fletcher Logie claimed 1st Gross honors’, with Cole Graham finishing five shots behind to secure the 2nd gross spot.
Palanyandi’s impressive performance in challenging conditions highlights his skill and consistency. The January Monthly Medal provided an exciting start to the golfing year in Bermuda, with players across all divisions showcasing their abilities despite the windy weather.
Gross Results – Men – Flight 1
- 69 Damian Palanyandi
- 75 Mark Ray
- 78 Paul Egan
- 78 Johnny Bart
- 79 Brent Giannone
- 81 Jonathan James
- 82 Sam Butler
- 82 Townsend Jackson
- 85 Patrick Graham
- 85 Dan Roy
- 85 Thomas Beukes
- 86 Tony Cabral
- 86 Ciaran Duffy
- 87 Michael Daniel
- 88 Shaun Morris
- 88 Jamie Macmillan
- 88 Michael Kenny
- 90 Camilo Legere
- 91 Ryno Daniels
- 93 Jeffrey Ingelman
- 93 Matt Hagerty
- 97 Traddie Simpson
- NC Robbie Bailey
Gross Results – Ladies Flight
- 80 Elizabeth Carpio
- 85 Tracy Burgess
- 85 Ann Symonds
- 87 Sarah Dwyer
- 88 Katrin Burnie
- 94 Linda Down
- 95 Angela Cook
- 98 Cynthia Semos
- 100 Elaine Gaugain
- 107 Sarah Murphy-Christopher
Gross Results – Juniors [Under 14]
- 90 Fletcher Logie
- 95 Cole Graham
- 123 Damian Moniz
Gross Results – Men – Flight 2
- 82 Lamont Marshall
- 82 Miles Stephens
- 87 Antony Than
- 88 Shaun Morris
- 89 Alpheus Santucci
- 90 Stephen Lister
- 93 Sean Hussey
- 93 Shawn James
- 94 Aaron Adams
- 95 Anthony Bascome
- 95 Conor Outerbridge
- 99 Eldon Lewis
- 100 Clint Graham
- 100 Mel Caines
- 103 Vincent Frith
- 107 Ian Oldeld
- 108 Corey Brome
- 113 David Roberts
