Young George Bulkan, son of Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan, executed some fine drives, chips and putts to emerge champion golfer in the Sunday July 14, 2019 held-over Caricom Day tournament, run off with the blessings of radiant sunshine and infectious enthusiasm among the golfers.
Event winners and some ATC students pose after conclusion of the event. From left are Guillermo Escarraga, Mahindranauth Tewari, George Bulkan, Aleem Hussain and ATC students
Course conditions were much improved over Saturday’s wet grounds, as the weather held off from Saturday right into Sunday’s play, much to the delight of those using the 2-day experience to prepare for the Lusignan Open, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st respectively.
The day’s activities also had a stimulating aspect with both senior and junior Bulkan participating, and it happily was the junior Bulkhan whose outstanding efforts earned him the championship after almost 10 years of playing!
Many student golfers from the Accountancy Training Centre (ATC), who normally visit the Club for golf tuition and practice on Sundays, were involved in this tournament, some even participating in the presentation ceremony.
Instead of flights, the tournament was played on a straight Medal Play format involving all the golfers. Prizes for 1st to 4th best net, along with the longest drive, were awarded to the winners, who respectively were as follows:
1st: George Bulkan (69/15), who edged out 2nd placed Macorp’s Guillermo Escarraga (72/22) and 3rd placed Club President Aleem Hussain (72/8). Hussain produced the longest drive of the day, while 4th place was won by Mahindranauth Tewari (75/15).
Both in anticipation of, and preparation for, the grand 2-day Lusignan Open, to be held on Saturday and Sunday July 20 and 21, 2019, the LGC held two one-day tournaments on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14, July 2019. The experience was planned to prime golfers for the international standard Lusignan Open of July 20/21, 2019.
Resuscitated in 2018 as a President Aleem Hussain initiative, after being off the LGC annual calendar for several years, the Lusignan Open is one of two premier tournaments now held annually at the Club. The other is the 2-day Guyana Open, normally held in October/November.
For more information on the LGC: on how to become a member, how to learn the basics of golfing free of charge, how to contribute to the Club, or how to use the facilities, please visit the LGC Facebook page at lusignangolfclub or call 220-5660.
