Exciting Smirnoff Vodka Golf tournament on today

…London, Khan, Watkins among others to participate
– LGC Secretary Chet Bowling expecting great competition

By Timothy Jaikarran

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will today be host to the highly-anticipated Smirnoff Vodka Golf tournament sponsored by Banks DIH Limited, exclusive importers and distributors of that fantastic spirit. The action is expected to tee off at 12:30 hrs, and LGC Club Secretary Chet Bowling is predicting keen competition, as more than 30 avid golfers are participating.

Among this tournament’s participants are Shanella London, the 2021 Guyana Open Champion; and Kassim Khan and Tom Watkins, regular tournament champions. In an interview with this publication, Chet Bowling was asked about the importance of the weather to this tournament, and he replied:
“The ground? Depending on how much rain we have, we will know. If there is no rain, we should have a good game of golf. The ground staff have been working around the clock to keep the course in good condition. They have been continuously pumping water off the course to get rid of the rains that we have been having.”
Bowling noted that the LGC has invested in some new equipment, which would assist the course whenever there is rain. He also mentioned that once there is no heavy rainfall during the course of play, participants can look forward to a great game of golf.
Further, he said that some overseas guests had quite recently commended the club for the fantastic condition of the ground and the raft of improvements compared to the past years.

“There is always fierce competition,” he said. “It continues to be fierce competition among these tournaments, and Banks DIH being a big brand, we expect a larger-than-usual turnout and some of our top golfers,” Bowling explained.
Reiterated that he expects a lot of players and fierce competition, as the beverage giant is known to attract those, Bowling divulged that there will be drinks and cocktails, compliments of the sponsorship. Therefore, he is encouraging everyone to bring their families out and have a grand time.
Bowling has said the LGC is extremely grateful to Banks DIH, as that conglomerate continues to show leadership through corporate social responsibility.
Banks DIH and the LGC have a longstanding relationship. The beverage giant has sponsored many Guyana Open tournaments, kids’ August programmes, overseas trips for members, rendered assistance in maintaining the club house and course, and provided sponsorship to individual members to improve their game locally and enter overseas tournaments.