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Persaud opens defence of Guyana Open title today

Nov 02, 2013 Sports

 

 
– Sukhram favoured to retain title

Four-time and defending Guyana Open champion Avinash Persaud will have to resist a strong field in the defence of his title when the Digicel-sponsored Tournament opens this morning at the Lusignan Golf Course.
According to reports, over ninety golfers including a large contingent from overseas have arrived to contest what is rightfully considered the most prestigious tournament held locally.
Golfers from Suriname, the USA, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago will be going head to head with the cream of local golfers in what is anticipated to be one of the most competitive tournaments in recent years.
Persaud, who grew up on the Course at Lusignan where he honed his skills will put his title on the line against overseas golfers such as last year’s runner-up Canada-based Roger Rajkumar, Jaipaul Suknanan, Seupaul Suknanan and Anwar Shafi of the USA, while locally-based players Mohanlall Dinanauth, Alfred Mentore, William Walker, Patrick Prashad, Imran Khan and Munaff Arjune are also expected to tee-off in the competition, starting at 07:00 hrs.
After relinquishing the title in 2011 to another Guyanese Papo Haniff, who is based in Trinidad and Tobago produced a stunning final day fightback to recapture the crown, narrowly defeating Rajkumar and Kassim Khan respectively.
Meanwhile, the Ladies segment is also expected to produce fireworks with six-time champion Christine Sukhram favoured to retain her title, but could receive a stiff challenge from the likes of Joann Deo and newcomer Shanella Webster, while the overseas competitors could also pose a threat to her dominance.
Suriname’s Sook Choi Nam, who finished runner-up to Sukhram last year after entering the final day in the lead if she arrives could very well be a formidable opponent, while another player from the Dutch territory M.J Kim who finished third in the 2012 edition if present is another player that could be in the reckoning on the final day.
Both categories have the hallmark of great rivalry and fans should make it a must to get down to the Lusignan Course to witness the tournament.
Digicel’s CEO Gregory Dean is expected to tee-off the tournament.

 

 

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