The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) on Friday partnered with the Grand Coastal Hotel as it prepares to host a massive Open tournament, set to tee off on April 28 at the Lusignan Course.
The simple ceremony was held at the Hotel’s location at Lot 1 & 2 Area ‘M,’ Plantation Le Ressouvenir, East Coast Demerara, where Grand Coastal CEO Kevin Daby presented LGC Secretary Ravi “Pandit” Persaud with the sponsor’s check.
Daby, prior to his presentation, said he was thrilled to be a part of the Open, as his father, who was also a member of the club, was a strong supporter of the development of the sport. He added the there was no hesitation in sponsoring such an event, as it only helps to further expand the sport locally.
Grand Coast Hotel CEO Kevin Daby; LGC executive, “Pandit” Ravi; and LGC PRO Guy Griffith during Friday’s launching
Persaud added that the LGC is currently expanding its reach by helping players to enhance their social fabric. He added that lessons from 8-time Guyana Cup champ Avinash Persaud are free from 13:00h weekly at the course.
The tournament will tee off from 12:30h next weekend, and participation from a number of top ranked golfers is expected. They will battle for top prizes, including nearest to the pin, best gross and top three.
Apart from donating the sponsorship cheque for the upcoming golf tournament, the Hotel was also the first to announce its partnering with the LGC to include golfing in the package offered to its guests.
(Clifton Ross)
