Deo looking to play crucial role in UG coaching clinic
By Clifton Ross
Local golfer Joaan Deo said she’s happy to be one of the coaches involved in the Lusignan Golf Club’s (LGC) weekly sessions with students of the University of Guyana, in their drive to expand the sport.
As part of their Physical Education itinerary, the University’s Sports Faculty recently formed a golf team who was adopted by the LGC as part of their driver to widen the horizon of golf while targeting the academically active.
The team teed off 2018 with its first session staged near the University’s Sports faculty but will continue their weekly training at the Course in the weeks ahead. Deo told Guyana Times Sport prior to the afternoon session which commenced at 16:00hs, which the main objective was to fuse golf with academics.
Getting tips from a pro! Joaan Deo working closely with one of the University students during the first training session of 2018 held at the UG campus
The former Guyana Cup champ said that the project which began last year will not only tackle the university, but other institutions as the request to join the fraternity has been on a significant increase as of late. She noted that it was a no-brainer when asked to help teach the art of golf to those willing to learn; more so in the quest to reintroduce the sport to Guyana.
The female star said that with the club providing free gears, lessons from some of the country’s golfers and more importantly the all-round support from the fraternity; should help to build the next generation of players.
With a class of 15-20 students, Deo said the feedback has been goo so far despite most of them being new to the sport. She noted that the entire experience from a professional standpoint is one of a kind as the sport is geared towards relaxing the mind and easing stress; an ideal recipe for students.
students going through their routines during their golf training session
She exclaimed that since the introduction lessons were being held on a weekly basis, some 15 newbies have so far improved their techniques. Deo believed that the dedication shown by the students was the reason behind their vast progression.
Among the areas taught were; putting, long and short driving, chipping among other basics areas of the sport which the students were asked to demonstrate. Apart from Deo, LGC President and a local pro Aleem Hussain were also a part of the action along with two local golfers and members of the club.
Deo explained that with the club now becoming integrated with the various learning institutions, she hopes that more youngsters, especially those in school will come out and be a part of the golf revolution and keep Guyana on the map.
