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Sources – Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to buy shares in Chargers

Sources – Pistons owner Tom Gores wants to buy shares in Chargers

LOS ANGELES – Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores has agreed to buy a limited stake in the Chargers, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

Gores has reached an agreement to purchase 27% of the franchise, including 24% owned by Dea Spanos Berberian and 1% owned by the three other Spanos siblings, Dean, Michael and Alexis Spanos Ruhl. The deal requires final approval from NFL owners and a source told ESPN it is expected to be on the agenda at NFL league meetings in Atlanta next month.

According to a source, the siblings each agreed to sell 1% for estate planning purposes. The NFL and the Chargers declined to comment.

Sports Business Journal first reported the deal on Friday.

The sale would end a turbulent few years for the Spanos family. Berberian filed multiple lawsuits dating back to 2021, including one aimed at forcing the sale of the Chargers. However, according to a source, as part of that deal, Berberian agreed to drop her lawsuits against the Chargers and Dean Spanos.

As part of this transaction, Dean Spanos will continue to retain full control of the franchise. Spanos and his two siblings will own 69% of the team. The remaining 4% of chargers belong to non-family members.

This would be the second sports franchise Gores has a stake in, having purchased the Pistons in 2011 along with his private equity firm Platinum Equity. In 2015, Gores bought out Platinum Equity’s shares in the Pistons and became sole owner.

The Chargers deal will be a personal investment for Gores, a source told ESPN, and not part of Platinum Equity. Gores will have no managerial rights over the team as part of the deal.

This is the first known agreed-upon potential transaction since the league approved the use of private equity firms to acquire up to 10% of passive interests in franchises in August. However, this is not a deal involving a private equity firm.

Alex Spanos purchased the San Diego Chargers in 1984 and Dean Spanos took over the franchise in 1994. The litigation became public in April 2021 when Berberian filed a petition in Los Angeles County Superior Court to sell the trust.

In June 2022, Berberian accused Dean Spanos of “misogynistic” behavior, “property” and repeated “breaches of fiduciary duty” in a lawsuit filed in San Joaquin County Superior Court.

“It is unfortunate that our sister Dea, who clearly has no interest in remaining involved in the family businesses, has made false and provocative accusations in order to impose her will on the rest of the family,” Dean’s families said. Alexis and Michael Spanos said in a statement in 2022. “The three of us and our children, representing more than 75% of the family and their ownership of their businesses, stand united in supporting the wishes of our parents and grandparents, including.” the continued ownership and operation of the Chargers.”

Spanos Ruhl also published a statement in 2022 regarding the allegations that Berberian had made against Dean Spanos.

“The statements made in today’s court filing about my brother Dean Spanos are completely untrue,” the statement said. “Throughout this ordeal, which was instigated without justification by my sister Dea Berberian, my brother Dean has always treated me and my wishes with respect. And he, along with my brother Michael and I, fought to make our wishes come true.” “It’s just not right to label Dean as someone who doesn’t show the women in our family the respect they deserve.”

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the “ultimate processor for elite gaming”

the “ultimate processor for elite gaming”

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 9000X3D series CPUs are on the way, with the star of the show leaked in parts of its glory: the upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D, which is the “Ultimate processor for elite gaming“.

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In a new video from leaker Moore’s Law is Dead, we learn a few facts about the upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, which is listed as a “2024 product” in the leak documents he has seen, while the Ryzen 9 9900X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D processors are not listed as 2024 products. So expect an unveiling (and possible release) of the high-end 9900X3D and 9950X3D processors at CES 2025.

Another note is that the 9800X3D has a total of 104MB of cache, which is in line with previous rumors, while the 9800X3D is described as being “designed for higher frequencies”. MLID points out that there are several terms such as “the best” and “Ultimate Processor for Elite Gaming” that lead AMD to position the 9800X3D as the best X3D processor for gamers.

Additionally, AMD has reportedly inked a marketing deal that mentions the Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with COD: Black Ops 6, as well as the “RX 7000” graphics as “the perfect bundle” with Zen 5 X3D. MLID also notes that there was no mention of “RX 8000” series graphics anywhere for 2024.

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D details from launch kit leaks:

  1. The 9800X3D is listed on the 2024 Products page, but the 9950/9900X3D is not.
  2. It is stated several times that the 9800X3D has 104 MB cache.
  3. The 9800X3D is described as “designed for higher frequencies”.
  4. Terms like “the best” and “ultimate processor for elite gaming” are repeatedly mentioned as ways to market the 9800X3D around its launch. To me, this suggests that the 9800X3D will be the top X3D product when it launches.
  5. There is a marketing deal with COD: Black Ops 6.
  6. “RX 7000 Graphics” is described as “the perfect bundle” with Zen 5 X3D. Note that there was no reference to “RX 8000” graphics anywhere for 2024.

  • Ryzen 9 9950X3D: 16C/32T with 32MB per CCD (64MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (128MB) + 16MB L2 + 1MB L1 = 145MB total cache
  • Ryzen 9 9900X3D: 12C/24T with 32MB per CCD (64MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (128MB) + 12MB L2 + 768KB L1 = 140.8MB total cache
  • Ryzen 7 9800X3D: 8C/16T with 32MB per CCD (32MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (96MB) + 8MB L2 + 512KB L1 = 104.5MB total cache
  • Ryzen 5 9600X3D: 6C/12T with 32MB per CCD (32MB L3) + 64MB 3D V-Cache (96MB) + 6MB L2 + 480KB L1 = 102.5MB total cache
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The college football team is stranded on buses on the flooded highway due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene

The college football team is stranded on buses on the flooded highway due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene

A college football team was stranded on buses in the middle of a flooded North Carolina highway Friday evening as Hurricane Helene continued to cause flash flooding in several southeastern states.

The team, East Tennessee State University (ETSU), was on its way to a game in Charlston to face The Citadel. But the team’s buses only made it to Exit 44 on I-26 when they encountered flood water and had to pull over to the side of the road.

“We have been stuck on our buses outside of Asheville since 11 a.m. today because of the flooding. We were on our way to Charleston to play The Citadel tomorrow at 2 p.m. but are stuck tonight sleeping on the buses in the parking lot,” ETSU quarterbacks coach Tyler Dell said in a text message to Clay Travis from OutKick. “…No hotels with capacity or electricity and no food nearby. We had no cell service all day and it’s still down across the entire area.”

The team’s head coach, Tre Lamb, said the team was finally able to get out of the “flood trap” after 14 hours.

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The East Tennessee State University football team was stranded for 14 hours in flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. (Tre Lamb/@CoachTreLamb9)

“It got very scary for a few hours on a low plain, we had to find high ground. Thank you to our bus drivers, athletic trainers, staff and officers who kept everyone calm,” he wrote in a post on X.

Lamb said a random stranger drove the buses to the shelter and later told them the highway was open. He said they had no access to any information.

“We have yet to speak with families or loved ones, but we are on the move and ready to play @Citadel1842 whenever they choose,” Lamb wrote. “Prayers for all those affected. What a terrible storm we saw firsthand. Lots of stranded families.”

Hurricane Helene has already resulted in the postponement or cancellation of more than one other college football game this weekend. The storm was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.

Fox Weather meteorologist rescues woman from car during live footage during Hurricane Helene flooding

A street that was flooded due to Hurricane Helene

East Tennessee State University had to sleep on its buses overnight because the highway was flooded. (Tre Lamb/@CoachTreLamb9)

Furman University postponed its matchup against Samford, while Appalachian State canceled its scheduled game against Liberty, indicating the program had no intention of postponing the game.

Floods have been one of the greatest destructive forces the hurricane, It began along the Florida coast long before Hurricane Helene made landfall and reported rapidly rising waters as far away as Fort Myers on the state’s Gulf Coast. FOX Weather’s Ian Oliver said the high tide quickly inundated the streets around St. Pete Beach on Thursday evening and the high tide was still several hours away.

The hurricane made landfall Florida’s Big Bend region, after becoming a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 miles per hour. The massive hurricane unleashed a potentially “unsurvivable” height of 20 feet storm surge, catastrophic hurricane-force winds and flooding.

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People are preparing for Hurricane Helene

FILE – Residents fill sandbags at Helen Howarth Park ahead of the possible arrival of Hurricane Helene on September 25, 2024 in Pinellas Park, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a rare extreme wind warning for several counties in the Big Bend ahead of the eyewall approach.

The storm killed at least 40 people and caused an estimated $15 billion to $26 billion in property damage.

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Controversial Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez banned for two games by FIFA; Here’s why – First post

Controversial Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez banned for two games by FIFA; Here’s why – First post

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will miss Argentina’s next South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup against Venezuela and Bolivia in October.
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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martinez has been banned for two matches by FIFA for “offensive behavior,” the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said in a statement on Friday. Martinez will miss Argentina’s next South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in October against Venezuela and Bolivia.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper was suspended following incidents in games against Chile and Colombia earlier this month.

In the Chile game, his first since winning the Copa America in the USA, Martinez celebrated with a suggestive gesture with the trophy, as he did after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

After the defeat against Colombia, the 32-year-old met a local television camera.

“Damian Emiliano Martinez will be held accountable for his offensive behavior and his violation of the principles of fair play,” the AFA said in a statement, adding that it disagreed with the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision.

Argentina leads South American World Cup qualifying with 18 points after eight games, followed by Colombia (16) and Uruguay (15).

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Stree 2 is now available to stream on OTT: Where to watch it?

Stree 2 is now available to stream on OTT: Where to watch it?

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Stree 2 was released on August 15th. (Image credit: Instagram)

“Stre 2” has a successful theatrical release in India. The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor’s blockbuster horror-comedy Stree 2 is now available on OTT. After an outstanding six-week theatrical release, the film not only wowed audiences with its outstanding performances but also broke several records. Fans who were eagerly waiting for the OTT release of the film can now watch the film on Amazon Prime Video. However, there is a catch! “Stree 2” is currently available to rent at just Rs 349. After renting it on the platform, viewers have a total of 30 days to start watching the film and 48 hours to finish watching it after clicking play.

However, if you want to stream the film without a rental fee, you will have to wait a few more days as it will soon be available for free. The 2018 film’s prequel is available to stream on Disney+Hotstar. Talking about the success of the film, Shraddha Kapoor told Femina, “For me, success is not defined by conventional measures. This moment of speaking to you is about enjoying a delicious meal, cherishing moments with my family, and cultivating meaningful relationships. For me, true success means having loved ones close, enjoying restful sleep, being successful in my work, balancing life, and being mentally at peace.” She even praised her father and aunt for that they had inspired her and taught her not to take things for granted.

Stree 2 BO collections

With its successful theatrical release, ‘Stre 2’ entered the prestigious Rs 600 crore club, collecting a total of Rs 695.85 crore in India alone and a whopping Rs 829 crore worldwide. The film even dethroned Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan as the highest-grossing Bollywood film.

Stree 2 is still in theaters. Made under the banner of Maddock Films, the film features the star-studded ensemble comprising Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. It also features guest appearances from Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan and Tamannaah Bhatia.

The story of the film follows on from the events of its predecessor and shows the city of Chanderi being terrorized by a new creature called Sarkata. Vicky and his friends will reunite to fight the mysterious character with the help of Stree and Bhediya.

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Attention Canon users: Firmware has been released for the entire EOS R camera range

Attention Canon users: Firmware has been released for the entire EOS R camera range

Firmware updates are becoming increasingly common – but it’s rare for a whole range of cameras to be updated at once. However, this applies to the entire Canon EOS R range – including the first ever update to the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II.

The cameras receiving new firmware are the Canon EOS R3, R5, R5 Mark II, R6, R6 Mark II, R8, R10, R50 and R100.

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The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin fires the porn industry’s former chancellor, who wanted to stay on as a professor

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films. Joe Gow, who had served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should be retained in a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission. The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote. Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning. Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leaders became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites. The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making pornographic films and speaking publicly about them and for the questions it raises about free speech rights. Gow argued that his videos and two e-books he and his wife Carmen have published about their experiences in adult films are protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract. Zach Greenberg, an attorney at the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to…” academic freedom and the right to free speech.” “FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputation,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.” Republican lawmakers already view the Wisconsin university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget. Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said because Gow hasn’t taught in 20 years, he will be assigned general education courses, but she refuses to allow him to return to teaching in any role. Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to give a talk on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. He came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her, the university said. Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits.” Our real-life adventures in the adult industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents voted unanimously Friday to fire a communications professor who wanted to keep his job after he was fired as chancellor of one of the system’s campuses for producing pornographic films.

Joe Gow, who served as UW-La Crosse’s chancellor for nearly 17 years, argued last week that he should retain a teaching position on campus. But the university’s lawyers argued that he behaved unethically, violated the terms of his employment contract, damaged the university’s reputation and compromised its mission.

The regents met in closed session Friday morning before publicly voting to fire Gow. There was no public discussion before the board vote.

Gow said he is considering filing a lawsuit to keep his teaching job. He did not immediately respond to a message Friday morning.

Gow has been on paid leave from his faculty position since the regents fired him as chancellor in 2023, shortly after university leadership became aware of the videos posted on pornographic websites.

The case has drawn national attention both for the salaciousness of a high-ranking university official making and speaking publicly about pornographic films and for the questions it raises about free speech rights.

Gow argued that his videos and two e-books that he and his wife Carmen published about their experiences in adult films were protected by the First Amendment. The university’s attorney argued that Gow’s videos themselves were legal, but that they were not protected by his employment contract.

Zach Greenberg, an attorney with the free speech advocacy group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, called the regents’ decision “a major blow to academic freedom and the right to free expression.”

“FIRE has said time and time again: Public universities cannot sacrifice the First Amendment to protect their reputations,” Greenberg said. “We are disappointed that the UW has caved to donors and politicians by alienating a tenured professor.”

Republican lawmakers already view Wisconsin’s university system as a liberal incubator. Last year they forced the company to scale back its diversity initiatives. System President Jay Rothman has tried to avoid further angering conservatives as he seeks approval for an $855 million increase in the next state budget.

Gow’s hope of teaching in the classroom again was rejected by his department head, Linda Dickmeyer. She said that because Gow had not taught in 20 years, he would be assigned general education courses, but she declined to allow him to return to teaching in any capacity.

Gow was criticized in 2018 for inviting porn actress Nina Hartley to speak on campus. She received $5,000 from tuition fees for her performance. The university said he came up with the idea of ​​bringing her to campus after filming a pornographic video with her.

Gow and his wife’s e-books were written under the pseudonyms “Monogamy with Benefits: How Porn Enhances Our Relationships” and “Married with Benefits – Our Real Adventures in the Adult Industry.” But they also star in a YouTube channel called “Sexy Healthy Cooking,” in which the couple cooks meals with porn actors.

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“Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube channels back after cyber attack”. What he said

“Ranveer Allahbadia’s YouTube channels back after cyber attack”. What he said

Ranveer Allahbadia started his content creation journey at the age of 22.

The YouTube channels of influencer podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, have been reinstated days after being hacked and renamed. After the accounts were restored, Ranveer informed his followers about it. In the video update, he said: “Hey guys. I would like to inform you that our channels have been restored. Thank you to the YouTube Global and YouTube India team. I’m very grateful to them, very grateful to all of you. Thank you for supporting us during this difficult time.”

The hack, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. on September 25, resulted in the deletion of all videos from the channels before they were renamed to “@Elon.trump.tesla_live2024” and “@Tesla.event.trump_2024”, with content, The focus was on Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, and US presidential candidate Donald Trump. Initially, YouTube disabled both channels and redirected visitors to the “404 not found” page with the message “This page is unavailable.” I’m sorry. Try looking for something else.”

Ranveer added that the situation made him think about his future on the platform. “There was a moment when I felt like I needed to finally transition to being a full-time entrepreneur. No more YouTube. But God has other plans,” he said.

Ranveer also used the opportunity to raise awareness about cybercrimes. He urged his followers to make cybersecurity a priority, saying, “I hope this is a reminder to all of you to focus a lot more on your cybersecurity needs.” We took it very seriously, and then this happened. Cybersecurity is a very serious topic. It is the need of the hour. Educate yourself on this topic.”

Ranveer addressed speculations that the hacking incident was a publicity stunt and dismissed the claims. “I also want to tell you that this is not a marketing or PR stunt. My work is my dharma. That is my belief. I wouldn’t change the image of my work in that way,” he said.

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After this video update, fans flooded the comments section.

“Congratulations, buddy! I’m glad you got it back. These are years of hard work and dedication. I can’t imagine what you must have felt during that time,” one user wrote.

A second user commented: “Life’s work being taken away out of nowhere. Must have been nerve-wracking. Nice to see it’s back.”

Several users expressed a desire for educational videos on cybercrime, hacking, and effective strategies to protect digital assets.

One user commented: “We would appreciate if you could make a video about rules of conduct. Congratulations on getting your channel back. Have fun with it.”

Another user shared his insights saying, “Biggest life lesson in the last 48 hours.” Even if it’s zero, we can start over. Now make an instructional video on how to get your channel back if you get into this condition. It will help many.

A third user said: “It’s really great to see you got your channel back. But not many are as lucky as you. So ask you to host a series on cybersecurity and discuss some viable solutions. Basically, how should we take precautions and what should we do afterwards if something happens?”

Ranveer Allahbadia started his content creation journey at the age of 22 when he founded BeerBiceps. Since then, he has expanded his digital presence to seven YouTube channels and gained around 12 million subscribers.

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Castleford hedgehog rescue hopes to expand as demand increases

Castleford hedgehog rescue hopes to expand as demand increases

The rescue center is experiencing a busier-than-average period as hedgehogs are in their final breeding round of the year.

“It gets really busy during baby season,” Beth said.

“September is the last time they have babies.

“They have up to two sets of one to 10 babies each, but most commonly there are three or four babies.”

She added: “I once had a birth in a bin bag in the back of a van.”

Beth said her goal is to expand to support a wider range of animals.

She said: “In the first few years the focus will be on hedgehogs and then I want to expand to other animals because the sanctuaries here are overcrowded so people are traveling as far as Whitby, which is three or four hours away.”

Even in their current location, they sometimes open their doors to other creatures.

Beth said: “I’ve had people bring pigeons and crows to me – we’ve just raised five ducklings – squirrels, mice, rats.

“But we never had badgers or foxes.

“Someone tried to bring a deer once, but we had no room.”

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One Communications’ Brava partners with LGC for the Guyana Open golf competition

One Communications’ Brava partners with LGC for the Guyana Open golf competition

40 players from the USA, Canada and the Caribbean are expected

ONE Communications, through its business development brand “Brava”, has partnered with the legendary Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) to host the 2024 edition of the Brava Guyana Open Golf Tournament, scheduled to take place on November 1st and 2nd

The company is pouring $4.5 million into hosting the premier event on the local golf calendar.
LGC President Anasha Ally expressed her club’s delight at One Communications’ long-standing support of golf in Guyana, saying: “I would like to say on behalf of the Lusignan Golf Club, its members, non-members and all players, that we are deeply committed to the Brava.” Guyana Open Golf Tournament 2024….. I know they have been associated with our Guyana Open for a long time and that is why we are pleased that Brava has come on board for this occasion.”

Noting that the competition is expected to create a buzz in the golf community among the top players, she added: “We are really looking forward to all of you taking part in our competition this year, so to sum it up “I’m really excited.” Thankful, our club is extremely grateful for this sponsorship.”
Hilton Wong, Brava’s general manager, said the company had recognized the benefits of its sustainable investments in recent years, telling those gathered: “Golf is obviously an important pillar for us in terms of the company’s goals.” We at Brava believe that a three-year investment is one of those worthwhile types

Corporate investment as we enter another year with Lusignan Golf Club; It’s important for us to truly sit together and strengthen our partnership…As our customers collectively face the difficulties of communication and collaboration, golf is an ideal way to truly bring partners together.”

LGC club captain Ayube Subhan explained that this year’s medal tournament will have a men’s and a women’s multi-handicap category, played over two days and 36 holes.
“We have three flights that we will be taking part in – the Premier Flight will be the 0-9 handicap that they will be taking part in; then we have the handicap 10-18 and the final grouping will be from 19-28… on the day itself we have to start early due to the sheer numbers, so we have a full day of golf and that’s what “The Sunday” represents, said the club captain.

This tournament features 40 players from the United States, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Barbados, Fiji and other regional countries, as well as a variety of local players
The deadline for participation is October 19th. Trophies, prizes and bragging rights are up for grabs.