Brava Guyana Open attracts international field of over 90 golfers

More than 90 golfers representing Guyana and several international destinations took to the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) on Saturday, October 31, as the Brava Guyana Open 2026 got underway with its opening round.
The tournament has attracted competitors from the United States, Canada, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Zimbabwe and other destinations, setting the stage for two days of competitive action at the East Coast Demerara course.

The opening round followed months of preparation by the club to ensure the course was in optimal condition for the championship. LGC Public Relations Officer Dr. Joaan Deo praised the grounds team for its efforts, highlighting the quality of the fairways and greens.
“The course is in excellent condition, the fairways have been properly cut and the greens rolled beautifully. We’ve put in a lot of work and maintain the mindset that champions are built, not born. As we head into Day Two, I’m looking forward to an even better day of golf,” Dr. Deo said.
The championship weekend officially commenced on Friday, October 30, with a cocktail reception at the Lusignan Golf Club clubhouse, bringing together sponsors, invited guests, officials and members of the golfing community ahead of the competition.
Delivering the feature address, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Honourable Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, MP, highlighted golf’s potential to contribute to Guyana’s tourism industry and wider economic development.
Reflecting on the growth of the sport locally, Nandlall recalled the 2012 launch of the President’s Cup by then Minister of Tourism, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, noting that the initiative recognised golf’s distinctive appeal and its potential to attract a specialised tourism market.
He also pointed to Guyana’s expanding economy and growing international profile, emphasising the opportunities for sports tourism. He encouraged stakeholders to position golf more strategically within the country’s tourism offering, noting that international tournaments can attract visitors while showcasing Guyana to a wider audience.
On the course, Chandar Subhas emerged as the leading performer in the 10-18 Flight, topping both the Gross and Net categories with scores of 79 and 64, respectively. Roy Dhori, Jim Peck and Mike Mangal were tied on net 69.
In the Senior Flight, Kishan Bacchus led with a net 68, followed by Hilbert Shields on net 74.
Christine Sukhram recorded the best Gross score in the Ladies Flight with 83, while Joaan Deo finished with 95. Princessa Wilkie led the Net category with 70.
Play in the 0-9 Flight was halted due to poor lighting, with competitors required to complete their remaining two holes on Sunday.
The tournament concludes today, Sunday, November 1, when golfers return to the course for the final round, with the various flight titles still to be decided.