Four students from GidG̱alang Ḵuuyas Naay competed in the Zone 7 Golf Championship on Saturday, May 16 at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club in Terrace.

Accompanied by coaches Sam Ismay and Behn Cochrane, the students included Owen Ismay, Hussain Sirhan, Yacoub Almahamid and Ewan Rigg-Denooij.

All four boys represented their school and Haida Gwaii well while enjoying both the zone tournament in Terrace and a Sunday round in Kitimat at the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club.

Owen Ismay was the top local golfer with a score of 88 in the zone tournament. Yacoub Almahamid was named the fun round student champion alongside playing partner Sam Ismay. Ewan Rigg-Denooij earned recognition as the top left-handed golfer, while Hussain Sirhan received the Babushka Trophy for most inspirational golfer.

All four students said they are looking forward to next year’s tournament.