LGC Executives heading in the right direction, say Walker and Hackett

– LGC surpassing monthly goals

By Timothy Jaikarran

The Lusignan Golf Club concluded the Oasis Cafe-Akamai Trading golf tournament over the weekend, and the Akamai Transformers emerged victorious therein with 27, as compared to their opponents – Oasis Fine Wine – with 20.

Sponsors of the event, William Walker (Oasis Cafe) and Bryan Hackett (Akamai Trading), two experienced and wise minds in the sport, both expressed their belief that golf is more than just a game, but a facilitator of bringing people together. They also expressed hope that they can continue their rivalry come 2022, as Hackett leads 1-0.

Speaking with this publication, the pair spoke of the way going forward, as they hope the sport can experience more growth in Guyana.
Hackett said, “Well, one of the things definitely working well is that you have a good grounding. We have a good committee, that is managing well and is interfacing with the public very well.
“And the other part of it, of course, is it is supported by the Private Sector to come on board and develop the game, and move it from beyond the Lusignan Golf Club to schools and to other institutions, and make people a part of the whole process. So these things, I think, can develop the sport going forward.”
Walker, who noted that the game of golf is all about camaraderie, thinks it is good to play golf if one is looking to move forward.
“Well, I’m not…I wouldn’t say anything about that. I think things are going in the right direction (in terms of the steps being taken by) the club, and we’re very happy. Brian and I are very happy about the direction and the executive, what they’re doing, so that’s good. I’d also just like to say that even though we had the competition today, this thing is really about camaraderie.
“This is my good friend. So, now that we finished playing, we’re going to have a few drinks, social distancing of course, and enjoy ourselves, because it’s about community, that’s what it’s always been about. Brian and I are very strong on that at the club, and I think that is a good way to grow the sport internally… Of course we want more people to come up from play, but in the meantime we’re going to enjoy ourselves,” Walker said.
For the year 2021, the game of golf at the Lusignan Gold Club has seen tremendous growth. Back-to-back competitions have been hosted, and sponsors have been coming on board to support the club’s activities. This is in keeping with the club’s goal of hosting at least one major tournament per month -something that has been surpassed, as, in February 2021, the club hosted two tournaments and, thus far in March, the club has hosted three competitions.