A Club for All: LGC expands access to the game for Women, Juniors, and Newcomers

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is swinging open its gates wider than ever before, launching new efforts to make the game of golf more inclusive across Guyana. With a strong focus on engaging women, juniors, and first-time players, the club is rolling out programs aimed at growing the sport’s reach and deepening community impact.
One of the most exciting developments is the club’s recent engagement with a group of enthusiastic women who’ve dubbed themselves the Fairway Ladies. This vibrant mix of business professionals and women from the diplomatic corps—many of whom are completely new to the sport—have expressed a keen interest in becoming part of the LGC community.
“We’re planning to engage them by providing coaches and introductory sessions to the game,” said LGC Secretary Chet Bowling. “Our goal is to eventually launch what we hope will become a Women’s Golf League. These women are excited, and we want to create a space where they can learn, play, and grow within the sport.”
Bowling also highlighted the club’s dedication to junior development through its upcoming Annual Summer Camp, scheduled for July and August. “We’re currently in the planning stages and have reached out to Republic Bank, who sponsored us in 2023, to come on board again. It’s an extensive program where we run clinics across Regions 4, 5, 6, and 10. Some of our members volunteer to travel and conduct those clinics, which all lead up to a grand finale at the Lusignan Golf Club.”
These initiatives reflect LGC’s broader mission to break down the traditional barriers surrounding golf and make the sport accessible to everyone—from schoolchildren in rural areas to women seeking new recreational outlets.
With the club continuing to host major tournaments and build partnerships, its outreach and inclusivity efforts show that the Lusignan Golf Club is not just a venue for elite players, but a community hub for all Guyanese who want to experience the joy and challenge of golf.
As Bowling emphasized, “It’s all about building a golf culture in Guyana—one that’s welcoming, engaging, and truly representative of the diverse talent and potential we have across the country.”