Bruster’s Ice Cream golf tournament postponed to tentative date in June

– LGC Boss, Secretary remember Colin Ming

The Bruster’s Ice Cream Golf Tournament was scheduled to be held over the Easter weekend, but with the sudden passing of LGC member Colin Ming, it was mutually agreed that the tournament be postponed and the day be used to honour his life and memory.

According to LGC Vice President Paton George, the tournament has been tentatively set for June 2021.
Ming was killed in a vehicular accident on April 2, 2021. He was a sport enthusiast, not only at the LGC, but elsewhere throughout Guyana.
President of the LGC, Patanjille Persaud, in a statement said, “Ming has made a lot of contributions to golf generally. He will be remembered for his commitment to the game and (for) upholding of the rules. He was also very persistent in assisting those wanted to learn the game, or were going through a bad patch in their golf game.

He was one of the few in this country who wanted to keep golf on the front burner, he would go above and overboard for the game. He would also go out of his way, as he wanted to see golf rise and become a premier sport in Guyana.”
Also sharing the same sentiments were LGC Secretary Chet Bowling who noted that Ming was extremely reliable to the LGC. He further went on to state that any time Ming would be called upon when it concerned the fixing of machines, he would avail himself in a heartbeat. The LGC secretary reiterated that he will forever admire the late Colin Ming as he was an approachable and humble individual who only wanted what was best for the sport, and he was not someone there for the fame or recognition.

Ming was a solid low teen handicap golfer with a reliable drive off the tee and impeccable chipping and putting based on correct techniques.

The tournament will see 6 trophies & 6 Bruster’s Ice Cream vouchers up for grabs. Prizes will be awarded for best net: 1st – $5,000, 2nd – $3,000, 3rd – $2,000, front 9 – $1,000, back 9 – $1,000 and Best gross pocketing $4,000. The format of the tournament will be medal play, and tee off will be a shotgun start.
All trophies will be complemented with a Bruster’s product.