DEFENDING male champion Avinash Persaud feels that a positive mental approach will be the key to doing well at the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) premier golf tournament, the Guyana Open, which is billed for November 3-4 at the Lusignan Golf Course.

The 27-year-old, who enjoys the sport to its fullest, claimed his eighth Guyana Open title last year and intends to reach the same heights again, but acknowledged that the task will not be that easy.

“I’m excited. It’s a venue that obviously holds good memories for me. Hopefully, I can defend my title with ease,” said the Lusignan resident.
In a thriller last year, Persaud finished with a total Gross of 149, but emphasised that this year’s tournament will be very challenging, taking into consideration the number of good players around.

Despite the challenges he anticipates, Persaud remains optimistic. He pointed out during the exclusive interview that the venue is his home turf, adding that once he does the basics, and plays within his game limits, success will come his way.
To this end, he has intensified his training, with the view of reaching peak touch when the two-day event begins.

As usual, golfers from Guyana, North America and the Caribbean will compete against one another, in what will be a highly competitive two-day tournament.
The LGC is using the tournament to once again aid in the sports tourism drive, as the event will draw a wide cross-section of golfers and supporters from various countries.

The LGC is anticipating a large turnout of competitors on the nine-hole course, with heated rivalry in the Championship Flight (0-9 handicap), B Flight (10-18), C Flight (19-28) and Ladies Flight.
On the distaff side, Christine Sukhram is the defending champion.