Qiri wins second Nadi Open title
Suva based golfer Poasa Qiri took out his second Nadi Open Amateur championship title at the Nadi Airport Golf club on Sunday.
The 43-year-old carded one under par 71 to claim the title he first won in 2009. Nadi businessman Abid Hussein shot even par 72.
The Nawaikama, Lomaiviti native has been in the sport the last 35 years but mastered it a decade ago. He was present at the Lautoka Open on Saturday to watch.
“My game plan was to be present at the Lautoka Open, not to play but to watch the golfers in action and then to win in Nadi,” he said.
He will compete in his final amateur during the Denarau Open 2022 next month.
Top local women golfer Raina Kumar (83) retained the women’s title again ahead of versatile Amy Subam (92). Nett winner Lowata Mataiki (69) and Seini Lewai (82).
Club secretary Mark Hinton said the tournament was a success; he thanked sponsors Coca Cola, Paradise Beverages, CSI Brokers for their support.
“We have nine holes in operation at the moment and competition is improving all the time,” he said. “Nine holes is a struggle talks are underway to do up another nine holes to make it 18 holes.
Other awards: Net winner Ron Kumar 68 nett, runner up Eric Nand, 70, A gross winner Asish Chand 75, A net winner PJ Singh 73, B gross winner Joeli Kotoisuva 86, net winner David Lark 71, C grade winner Imran Khan 92, c grade net Arvind Nath 81,
NTP 2nd hole Shakil PIllay, 11th hole Ron Kumar, 18th hole Sulu Brook, Alie Bowerman, Longest drive 17th hole Isaia Waqa, Sinu Matthews.
Meanwhile, New Zealand based amateur Anuresh Chandra took out the Shop N Save Lautoka Open 2022 on Saturday.