FOR the first time in Guyana, secondary school students participated in the ‘Guyana Open High School Championship’ at the Lusignan Golf course on Sunday last.

Teams consisting of six members each from three secondary schools: Queen’s College, the Bishops’ High School and the St. Rose’s High School participated in the putting competition.

The Rose’s High school emerged victorious after two rounds of intensive putting, while the Bishops’ High edged past Queen’s College in a ‘putt-off’ after being tied for second place.
The event sought to engage youths in the sport and was part of the overall Guyana Open Golf Championship played over the weekend.

This initiative was spearheaded by local golfer, Aleem Hussain and Vice-President of the Lusignan Golf Club, Brian Hackett who strived to refresh the sport by involving youths.
Delivering brief remarks, Hussain explained how historic the youths’ participation was in this event as they are the pioneers of the schools’ golf championships.
While only three secondary schools participated in the inaugural tournament, Hussain highlighted that many more schools will be recruited in the coming years.