Latest update November 23rd, 2024 1:00 AM
Latest News
All is set for tee-off in the Bridgestone Guyana Open Golf Tourney today – LGC’s Hussain
From today at 07:00hrs Guyana’s most successful golfers will be aiming to enhance their reputation against several overseas competitors when the two-day Bridgestone Guyana Open Golf tournament tees off at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara.
U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch and Aleem Hussain last night.
Lusignan Golf Club, President Aleem Hussain (left) in the presence of defending male and female champs, Christine Sukhram and Avinash Persaud.
Avinash Persaud, who has won the last five Guyana Open championships is aiming for more success while defending Female champion, Christine Sukhram is confident of doing well as both athletes hunt a 10th title.
The duo, who have been dominant on the Lusignan Course for close to 15 years, are overwhelming favourites for this event despite an expected tough challenge from overseas players.
Persaud, who won his first Guyana Open title in 2006, said his mind is focused on winning a 10th title and said the course is in pristine condition and looks the best he has ever seen it.
“I’m very excited. I wake up early in the morning and try to get my (swing) and motion back. I haven’t lost any touch or anything, but I just need to work on a few extra spots,” explained Sukhram who has only played a single tournament for year which she won.
At the launching of the prestigious event last night at the Lusignan Golf Club, President Aleem Hussain said that everything is place for a successful staging of the tournament today and tomorrow.
Persaud and Sukhram are two of over 100 golfers confirmed to tee-off today in the premier local tournament, sponsored for the third consecutive year by Ganesh Parts and General Store under the Bridgestone tyres brand. Among the personalities present last night were U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch and Ansa McAl’s Troy Cadogan who is a competitor.
The Guyana Open 2019 is sponsored in part by: Macorp, Guyana Marriott, Toolsie Persaud, Copa Airlines, Panko Steel Fabrication, Bulkan Timbers, Oddessy Transport Services, Comfort Sleep, BM Soat, A. Ahmad Hydraulics, New India Insurance, Progressive Auto Rentals, IMON Wireless, Steve’s Jewellery, Trophy Stall, Ansa McAl, Sissons Paint, Chetson’s, Oasis Café, ACH Inc., Banks DIH, CIDI (Blue Waters), Nayelli Salon, AR Printers, Giftland Mall, Guyana Beverages, New Trend Auto, West Indian Sports Complex, Pulse Entertainment, Southland, Massy Group of Companies, ModFin Spa, Gafoors, Ganesh Parts & General Store- Bridgestone, El Dorado (DDL) and NexGen Global Marketing Services. (Sean Devers)
Similar Articles
THE BLUNT OF THE DAY
Sports
Features/Columnists
Let us not be silent witnesses!
…Peeping Tom kaieteur News- Ray Daggers walked from Corriverton to Charity. It was a journey so epic it might have... more
Rising Gun Crimes in the Caribbean: Urgent Action required by all
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger... more
Weekend Cartoon
