Brava Guyana Open golf tournament 2024: Persaud dominates with historic 13th title

…Sukhram shines as women’s champion

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) concluded its highly anticipated Brava Guyana Open 2024 tournament on the night of Sunday, November 3, and the event has been marked as one of the most successful in the tournament’s history.
With a record-breaking 104 players participating over two days, the competition showcased remarkable talent and drew spectators and competitors from across the Caribbean, North America, and beyond.
Defending champion Avenash Persaud cemented his legacy by winning his 13th title, solidifying his position as a dominant force in golf in Guyanese. And in the women’s division, Christine Sukhram, a familiar and celebrated figure in the sport, claimed the title that reinforced her status as one of the region’s top female golfers.

LGC President Anasha Ally, in expressing gratitude for the tournament’s success and in recognition of the contributions of players, sponsors, and club staff, said in her closing remarks, “We have come to the end of the Brava Guyana Open Tournament 2024, and what a tournament it has been. It’s been a whirlwind of birdies, bogies, and Bravos. I would like to thank our visitors who travelled by sea and air from Trinidad, Suriname, Barbados, (and) our friends from North America and even further afield.
“Brava, you truly made a great impression on the tournament, and dare I say we look forward to many more. To all our other sponsors, I thank you for your support. Last, but not least, the invaluable contribution of our staff, who were here at the crack of dawn each day to ensure everything was in place, (we proffer) our deepest appreciation. Congratulations to all winners, and let’s pat ourselves on the back for navigating this weekend like a seasoned golfer emerging from a bunker.”
Brava General Manager Hilton Wong praised the tournament’s organization and the LGC’s commitment to excellence. Reflecting on his experience, Wong said, “I spent the first day on the course, and it was an extremely challenging experience. The journey with Brava in supporting this tournament has been truly fulfilling, especially seeing LGC’s meticulous execution. The club excelled not only in assembling a competitive field of players, but also in ensuring seamless accommodations. On behalf of Brava, I extend my congratulations to all players, and we eagerly anticipate yet another year of collaboration with Lusignan Golf Club.”

In a significant development, the Barbados Golf Association and the Trinidad Golf Association each made a major announcement at the close of the tournament, underscoring the spirit of regional collaboration in Caribbean golf.
The Trinidad Golf Association extended an invitation to the first-place Guyanese male (Net Overall) and the first-place Guyanese female (Gross) to participate in the Trinidad and Tobago Open 2025. This invitation includes complimentary accommodation.
The Barbados Golf Association offered the second-place Guyanese female (Gross) and the second-place Guyanese male (Net) spots in the Barbados Open 2025. This offer includes all airfares for these competitors being sponsored by Panko Steel, adding a significant incentive for regional talent exchange and growth.
The Brava Guyana Open 2024 has set a new standard for competitive golf in Guyana, underscoring the Lusignan Golf Club’s dedication to fostering international partnerships and nurturing local talent. With each successive tournament, LGC continues to cement its place as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts, promising an exciting future for the sport within the region.
The results of the tournament are as follows:
Overall
Ladies Overall Gross
1st: Christine Sukhram (165)
2nd: Shanella London (172)
3rd: Jada Charles (184)

Men’s 0-9 Best Gross
1st: Avinash Persaud (145)
2nd: Kevin Dindanauth (152) won via countback
3rd: Ross Ramkissoon (152)

Men’s 10-18 Best Gross
1st: Lakeram Ramsundar (159)
2nd: Jaipaul Sooknandan (160)
3rd: Lake Persaud (164)

Men’s 19-28 Best Gross
1st: Arnold Deo (179)
2nd: Xavier Ramkellawan (181)
3rd: Joseph Marrast (185)

Ladies Best Net
1st: Christine Sukhram
2nd: Sabi Dhori

Ladies Day 1
Best Net & Best Gross – Christine Sukhram
Day 2 – Best Net: Sabi Dhori
Best Gross: Shanella London

Men’s 0-9
Day 1 – Best Net: Jeetendra Danpat
Best Gross: Avinash Persaud
Day 2 – Best Net: Vishal Dhani
Best Gross: Kevin Dindanauth

Men’s 10-18
Day 1 – Best Net & Gross: Imtiaz Subhan
Day 2 – Best Net & Gross: Lake Persaud

Men’s 19-28
Day 1 – Best Net: Ashish Lall
Best Gross: Richard Stanton
Day 2 – Best Net: Ken Ogeer
Best Gross: Arnold Deo