THE Nexgen Golf Academy, an official LPGA Foundation/USGA Girls Site, has received an opportunity to nominate female players to participate in “All In at The Hay”, an exclusive event held at the 78th U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, benefiting girls golf.

According to the Guyana Golf Association (GGA), eventual travel, lodging and event access for the selected members and one chaperone will be covered and provided by the LPGA Foundation.

The invitation to participate states that applications are now open for active girls golf members, ages 9-18 with a handicap under 15, to apply for a unique experience to participate in the “All In at The Hay” Pro-Am, a one-day, 12-hole tournament set to take place on Wednesday, July 5th at The Hay Short Course.

Eight (8) selected Girls Golf members will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play alongside a U.S. Women’s Open Past Champion and four amateur golfers.
Unfortunately, owing to lack of access to a golf course for training, it is unlikely that the body will be able to take advantage of this opportunity.

The GGA faced a similar issue when we were invited to send two juniors to represent the country at the World Junior Championship in Mexico this month.

Fortunately, that invitation was extended to the next 4 years so the body is preparing to send representatives next March, whilst rapidly working to resolve the issues faced by lack of facilities.

Since the massive push by the Guyana Golf Association to develop the sport began over the past few years, Guyana has become increasingly recognised by international golfing bodies and magazines.

Nexgen Golf and the GGA have been collaborating with the Ministry of Education Unit of Allied Arts to ensure that adequate facilities, training for PE Teachers and equipment are made available as the sport increases in popularity, especially amongst female players.