Bank of Baroda, Mantra among others to throw support behind GTT Guyana Open
Alongside title sponsors of the Guyana Open, the GTT, the Bank of Baroda, Ansa McAL, Banks DIH, Inter Caribbean, and Mantra Restaurant and Lounge have now thrown their support behind the Lusignan Golf Club as that entity gears up to host the GTT Guyana Open on October 30-31, 2021. The action will commence at 6am daily.
Dimitri Gabriel Managing Director of Inter Caribbean Maritime Transport Inc hands over sponsorship cheque for the Guyana Open
The cheque from the Bank of Baroda was handed over to LGC Treasurer Maxim Mangra at the Bank of Baroda’s offices at 10 Avenue of the Republic and Regent Street, Georgetown in the presence of Bank of Baroda Chief Manager Jayadev Peruthanath and Senior Manager Chandan Kumar.
Presentation of the Bank of Baroda cheque to the Lusignan Golf Club Treasurer Maxim Mangra
The cheque from the Mantra Restaurant and Lounge was handed over to LGC Treasurer Maxim Mangra by its proprietor Kumar Sarran.
Mantra proprietor Kumar Sarran handing over the sponsorship cheque to LGC Treasurer Maxim Mangra
A short statement from the Lusignan Golf Club said, “The Club is very encouraged by the support, and we look forward to engaging with the sponsors at the cocktail party and over the weekend.”
This Guyana Open golf tournament would definitely be a competitive affair, as Julia Stephenson from Barbados, the tournament’s reigning female champion, will be back to defend her title against Guyana’s 9-time Open champion Christine Sukhram, two-time winner Joaan Deo, and the ever-competitive Shanella London.
For the men, 10-time champion Avinash Persaud will be looking to hold the fort and reclaim his title for the 11th time.
The tournament will be played over 36 holes within a two-day period; each day, a total of 18 holes will be played. This will determine the best golfer who participated in the tournament, male and female (this will incorporate the gross score). The person with the lower handicap has the advantage of winning the tournament.
Some 65 players have registered for this tournament; 25% of them will fall into that category to determine the best male player. There are six female players, four of whom would be contending for that championship. In the event there is rain and the tournament cannot be completed, the results will be determined via 18 holes.
Citizens from various countries have shown their interest in participating in this lucrative tournament. Aside from Guyana, countries such as Canada, USA and Colombia are participating. The club has noted that in order for everyone to be given a fair chance, the golfers will be placed in flights. Individuals with handicaps ranging from 0-36 will be given a level playing field to participate and win net prizes and gross prizes for both days. The flights in the men’s category are 0-9, 10-18 and 19-28 handicap, while with the ladies, it will range from 0-36 handicap because of the small field.
