THE Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) premier golf tournament – the Guyana Open – is billed for November 3-4 at the country’s lone golf course at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.
However, in an invited comment yesterday, the club’s Public Relations Officer, Guy Griffith, has revealed that all systems are in place for another successful tournament.

According to information received, the LGC has already confirmed participation from 100 golfers, both local and overseas.

The LGC is using the tournament to once again aid in the sport’s tourism drive, as the event will draw a wide cross-section of golfers and supporters from various countries.
For the first time, the Club is looking to stream the event live, as well as create “a pleasantly memorable, refreshing and captivating experience.”

Apart from the on-field action, the Club will cater to over 300 persons, including players, diplomats, ministers of government and special invitees at an invitation-only cocktail reception on the eve of the tournament.

The course will be closed for regular play on November 2 to facilitate the smooth hosting of the Guyana Open. It will re-open on November 6.
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).

Avinash Persaud is the defending champion of the Male division while Christine Sukhram added the Female title to her collection in 2017.