GTA backs 3rd Annual National Junior Golf Championship

Set to tee off next Wednesday, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), through the Ministry of Tourism, has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of golf in Guyana by supporting the 3rd Annual National Junior Golf Championship. The event will take centre stage on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, at the Nexgen Golf Academy, Woolford Avenue.
According to GTA Director Kamrul Baksh, “We have seen the tremendous growth and international interest in the development of golf in Guyana by the Guyana Golf Association (GGA), and with the massive amount of travel and foreign currency that accompanies golf tourism, we see this as a perfect avenue for the development of sports tourism in our country.”
As anticipation builds for the championship, all eyes are on Leguan Secondary and Region Three, who are seeking to make history with a three-peat victory. With golf now part of the Ministry of Education’s Priority Programme in schools since 2023, many schools across Guyana now benefit from dedicated golf coaches. This is expected to reflect in stronger performances across the board in this year’s tournament.
GGA President Aleem Hussain praised the GTA and the government for their continued support, stating, “When you consider that golf in Guyana has been transformed from a sport for the elite few to one embraced by thousands of young people—with the help of non-traditional and visionary supporters—you can only imagine the heights we will reach in the coming years.”
The National Junior Golf Championship is free and open to the public. Competitors will enjoy complimentary meals, beverages, snacks, trophies, and prizes. Transportation for participants from Parika and New Amsterdam is generously being provided by Commissioner of Police Clifford Hicken and the Guyana Police Force.
Sponsors and supporters for the event include ExxonMobil Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE), Regal Stationery & Computer Centre, Sunshine Snacks, Guyana Beverages Inc., Sterling Products Ltd, Shangri-La Gardens, Praetorian Executive Security Services, University of Guyana – Vice Chancellor Paloma Mohamed, Toolsie Persaud Ltd, Trophy Stall, TMK 2000 Inc., MovieTowne Guyana, Telco Solutions & Mobile Advertising, Pegasus Hotel & Suites, Captain Gerry Gouveia and Roraima Airways, Dustin Spivey, TriStone Auto, Comfort Sleep, Fixit Hardware Depot and Edward B. Beharry Group of Companies.