LGC golf tournament set for today

“…expect great competition,” says LGC VP Paton George

The Lusignan Golf Club will today be hosting its second golf tournament for the year, and several top players would be coming out with the aim of upstaging their opponents and renewing much-needed rivalries.

The tournament will tee-off between 7am and 12:30 pm; the format will be 18 holes medal play in groups of not more than four, or less than two players; players can form their own group, but if a player is not in a group, the club’s manager would assist; and prizes would be given in the form of cash vouchers distributed to 1st, 2nd and 3rd; best overall net score; Longest Drive hole; Nearest to the Flag hole, and Best Gross overall.
According to VP Paton George, the golfers are not ready to take the week off, and there will be a difference in the atmosphere as the game is played. He related that this tournament would see players choosing their own partners, as compared to what usually obtains.
“Normally, that is a random arrangement; so, from week to week, you have different players, different strategies and competitions, and it’s usually random. But this club tournament, we are going to have partners. It’s a lot more fun, but there is still competition. We are still going to be competing, you’re still going to be marking your partner’s score card, and your honour is always important in golf,” George posited.
He noted that while the game may be different, all of the rules still apply, and he is urging everyone to continue to abide by the COVID-19 guidelines because the club has been fortunate enough not to have been impacted by the severity that has impacted other areas, and thus would prefer to keep it that way.
If the weather remains dry, the game is likely to be played with some advantages, as the dryness would aid in driving. However, if the rain falls, it would affect the game, as the golfers would have to recalibrate their strategies. Thus, sunshine would be beneficial to many, as many have seen in the past what it is like to play at the LGC under beautiful sunshine.
The firm, dry conditions would make it easier for players to spin the golf ball with a well-struck shot from short grass. Conversely, when putting greens are soft, they hinder almost any shot, no matter how well it has been struck.
Nevertheless, George is convinced that things are going to be normal at the club, and he says players should expect great conditions because the greens are in excellent condition.
“The fairways are in very good condition, and the rough is cut, so golf is the usual on Saturday (today). We expect a good turnout, and the golfers called for the tournament. Even though we didn’t have a sponsor-scheduled tournament for this week, the golfers want the tournament and the competition, so we’ll have great competition on Saturday (today)” he explained.
All COVID-19 protocols would be in effect.