Hussain lauds MACORP for golf’s success in 2018

– says course condition is main factor

Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) President Aleem Hussain has said it was the undying support coming from MACORP which enabled the club to host the biggest Guyana Open Cup ever, as well as a record number of tournaments throughout the year.

Hussain told Guyana Times Sport on Tuesday that were it not for the commitment of former Head of the Machinery Corporation of Guyana, LGC Honorary Life Member Jorge Medina, who selflessly donated millions worth in machinery equipment towards the rehabilitation of the club, he doubts the course would have been in shape and able to withstand the weather.
“The machinery MACORP gave the LGC helped to fully restore the golf course. Mr Medina donated 15 million in machinery for over two months, without even asking. Because of them (MACORP), the course is where it is today”, Hussain confessed.
He explained that dating back into history, the LGC had had a loyal base, but was not getting the exposure it needed because the weather often deteriorated most of the course to an unplayable state over recent years. As a result, the LGC has could manage to churn out only a handful, or a little more worth, in weekly or monthly Open tournaments.
The LGC head declared that because of the loyalty and the drive to bring golf to the forefront of Guyana, MACORP, through Medina, who recently returned home following his retirement, have done a timeless job on restoring the course to a state in which golfers can play freely seven days a week with or without rain.
With Medina back home, one of Guyana’s leading golfers in Guillermo Escarraga will now guide the machinery giant forward as the new head.
Hussain confirmed that Escarraga, an avid golfer and winner of a number of tournaments in 2018, has confirmed that the partnership between the two entities would continue until the Lusignan Course has reached its full potential.
Hussain further pointed out that the restoration project has not only paid off on the course, with golfers having ample practice time as well as weekly tournaments , but 2018 has seen a 30 per cent increase in new members. He also said that with the course in excellent shape, golfers can look forward to more competition in the weeks to come.
With the MACORP annual Open set for this Saturday, Hussain noted that it was usually the last competition on the calendar, but he confirmed that this weekend’s yearly tournament will be followed by the three other tournaments, including Banks DIH and Massy- sponsored events.
Hussain has said that should he be re-elected at year-end when the club hosts its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Elections, he would be seeking to carry the momentum forward into the new year with even bigger plans to centralise the sport. He has reassured golfers of weekly competitions until the foreseeable future. (Clifton Ross)