– LGC’s Patton George confident in ability of Guyanese contingent
By Timothy Jaikarran in Suriname
The 2022 Suriname Open golf tournament commences today at the Paramaribo Golf Course, and 25 golfers are representing Guyana at this regional tournament, which would also see action tomorrow. Guyanese golfers would be seeking to dominate their Surinamese counterparts in this tourney.
The golfers examining the course
The Guyanese team travelled to neighbouring Suriname via ferry, and their spirits were lifted when they saw the Paramaribo Golf Club in its pristine glory. LGC Vice President Paton George was asked for a comment, and he said he is confident the Guyanese golfers would emerge victorious.
Of the tournament, he said: “It feels good! I have some things to work out, but hopefully, tomorrow we can come and work those things out. But it feels good, I am happy to be back at the Paramaribo Golf Club.”
Giving his take on the contingent, George also explained that while he is not one to brag, he is extremely confident that the team can walk away with the Suriname Open title. He detailed that the team comprises back-to-back Guyana Open winners, and he confessed that he would not be honest if he did not say he thinks the trophy would be coming back to Guyana.
The Guyana squad also consists of two females: Eureka Giddings and Shanella London, and George has said these two ladies are not just two female golfers, but one is a middle handicap golfer and the other is a low handicap golfer; meaning that they are doing very well at their levels.
London in particular, he said, is the defending Guyana Open female champion, and based on what he had seen from the last time he was at the course, London would be the top female golfer at this competition this year.
His assessment is based on the practice session alone, George has said. While the practice area is a bit chipped, it is still in good condition, he offered.
“With the course condition, I expect the course to play fast, and the greens to play fast as well. It will be the same challenge for everyone. I expect a challenging course, but a great course,” George has shared.
