The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) and El Dorado Rums recently joined forces to launch their inaugural invitational tourney set to tee off on June 16, at the Lusignan Golf Course, East Coast Demerara.
On Monday, the two entities confirmed their commitment at the conference held at the DSL Store, Ruimveldt, Georgetown, where LGC President Aleem Hussain received the sponsorship cheque from DDL’s El Dorado Brand Manager, Maria Munroe.
Munroe said Demerara Distillers Limited and their El Dorado Rums Brand were elated to partner with the Club as they prepare to host their inaugural invitational in a few weeks.
“The prestigious tournament will see both male and female players competing at a very high level over the course of a day to become the El Dorado Champion. We are excited to witness some really great sportsmanship from the players and excellent execution from the organisers of the Lusignan Golf Committee,” she added.
The Brand Manager said El Dorado Rums has always been a big contributor towards sport in Guyana and is committed to the development and promotion of sport as a healthy form of entertainment.
Munroe further stated that DDL will continue to support sport in Guyana and wished the LGC and players a competitive and successful tournament. Meanwhile, Hussain said while the tournament is the first of its kind, he nevertheless thanked DDL for supporting golf in general for over 20 years.
Tournament day will see numerous prizes being awarded to fans and players alike, while El Dorado products will be on exhibition.