Exciting Banks DIH, Citizen’s Bank Golf tees off on Saturday
Beverage giants Banks DIH in partnership with Citizen’s Bank on Tuesday launched their pre-Guyana Open Golf Tournament set for Saturday October 28 at the Lusignan Golf Course (LGC).
The one-day event is expected to feature some 60 golfers both locally and internationally who will be vying for top prizes with the bigger goal of getting themselves acclimatized ahead of the Guyana Cup set for November 8, which the upcoming tournament is being used as a prelude to.
Present at the launching held at Banks DIH’s conference room, Thirst Park, were; Citizen’s Bank Credit Officers Shusila Persaud and Puran Mathura, Citizen’s Bank Credit Manager Neville Skeete, LGC Secretary Guy Griffith, Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters and Vice-President of the LGC Brian Hackett.
Happy faces at the launch of this weekend’s golf classic; from left: Guy Griffith, Troy Peters, Brian Hackett, Shusila Persaud, Neville Skeete and Puran Mathura
During his brief remarks, Hackett said that the LGC itself was happy to be a part of the event which has been staged numerous times in the past. He added that the spectators as well as the participants have made the event a big deal and one where golfers could further prepare themselves ahead of the mega Guyana Cup tournament.
Hackett further lauded those responsible for preparing the Fairways and greens as he said the effort was a huge one while thanking the sponsors for being loyal to them over the years. Skeet pointed out that the tourney was just another opportunity for Citizen’s Bank to throw their support behind the sport, adding that while they have missed a few years of sponsorship, support for future ventures was confirmed.
Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters on behalf of the company said it was good to have such a solid base and partnership with the bank that has been in support of Golf for a long time. Peters pointed out that the basis of Saturday’s event is to help golfers get themselves fully-prepared ahead of the Cup as he expects a healthy turnout from golfers as well as fans.
Seven-time golf champion Avinash Persaud along with female golf star and current champ Joan Deo are among some of the high-profile golfers set to be in action this weekend. Tee off time is set for 1:00pm on Saturday. (Clifton Ross)
