Enthralling two days expected at Guyana Open golf tournament
The Lusignan Golf Club on the East Coast of Demerara looks in tip-top shape, as a few golfers put in some final touches for this weekend’s tournament. (Adrian Narine photo)
The Lusignan Golf Club on the East Coast of Demerara looks in tip-top shape, as a few golfers put in some final touches for this weekend’s tournament. (Adrian Narine photo)

ALL systems are in place for two enthralling days of golf at the Guyana Open Golf tournament, which tees off today at the Lusignan Golf Club on the East Coast of Demerara.
It is expected that more than 100 golfers will tee off this morning – fewer players than the organisers anticipated.

The men’s draw will be intriguing with a show of force which includes eight-time champion Avinash Persaud, but according to Lusignan Golf Club president Aleem Hussain, it will definitely be a big challenge for both defending champions.
Guyana’s Christine Sukhram will be defending the ladies’ crown and according to officials of the LGC at least 12 female players will be battling for top honours this year including Joaan Deo.

Devi Sunich of Trophy Stall hands over one of the trophies to Joaan Deo.

“This is the largest tournament … in the past we had around 75 competitors, but this year, 102 golfers will take the field, including players from ten foreign countries,” Hussain said in an invited comment yesterday.
The Medal Play tournament will be played over 36 holes with action starting at 05:10hrs each day. Players will compete in three flights – the A flight (0-9 handicap), B flight (10-18 handicap) and C flight (19-28 handicap).

In an invited comment, Sukhram revealed that defending her Guyana’s Open title will certainly take profound concentration, determination and the will to win.
Speaking with this publication yesterday, Sukhram said she is prepared to defend her title at all costs.

Meanwhile, Trophy Stall continues its strong support towards the LGC. The business entity yesterday handed over a number of trophies for the two-day tournament.
The presentation was made by Devi Sunich of Trophy Stall to Joaan Deo. According to Ms Sunich, the donation is part of the business entity’s way of giving back to sports locally. Golf has become a visible sport which we expect to grow tremendously in the years to come.

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