The inaugural Russell Latapy Education and Sports Foundation Charity Golf Tournament successfully launched on November 29 at Millennium Lakes Golf Course in Trincity, marking a significant addition to Trinidad’s sporting calendar. The event brought together former national athletes, medical professionals, business executives, and recreational golfers who competed not just for victory but to support youth development initiatives.
Emerging victorious from the competitive field were Ahamad Ali and Dr. Aroon Narayansingh, who secured the championship with an impressive score of 63.65. The duo finished ahead of former national footballer Trent Noel and Clinton Brewster, who claimed second place with 64.25, while Sheriff Babwah and Dr. Nigel Lum Hee took third with 65.75.
Among the tournament’s most memorable moments was national player Jessel Mohammed’s remarkable hole-in-one on the fourth hole—his tenth career ace—while partnering with Neville Mohammed to finish fourth overall.
For tournament organizer Russell Latapy, the former national football star known as “The Little Magician,” the event’s success extended beyond the competition itself. He expressed particular satisfaction with the atmosphere of enjoyment and camaraderie that permeated the course, noting that participants’ enjoyment was his primary concern.
“I am happy to say that they seemed to have fun, which was my major concern,” Latapy told Newsday. “Everybody had a good day, whatever their result on the golf course was, and again, it’s for a good cause.”
The foundation’s core mission of supporting educational and sporting opportunities for young people gained a new fundraising pillar through this tournament, complementing existing community programs and youth initiatives. Latapy acknowledged the crucial support of event partners, including Shane Sagar and cricket legend Brian Lara, who partnered with Latapy on the course and finished eighth overall with a score of 67.00.
Latapy praised Lara as “my friend and brother” and humorously admitted relying on the cricket icon’s “prodigious putting ability,” noting that putting remains his own weakness. Beyond the celebrity participation, participants universally echoed Latapy’s enthusiasm for the event’s spirit and purpose.
Dr. Narayansingh, reflecting on his victory, emphasized that the camaraderie stood as the day’s true hallmark: “What mattered was the camaraderie that existed here. Of course, I enjoyed the result, but it was a fantastic day.”
With the successful debut concluded, organizers are already planning enhancements for the 2026 edition, incorporating feedback from participants to refine everything from tournament format to field size. The event has established a firm foundation for supporting youth development through sports while creating a new tradition in Trinidad’s golf community.