LGC making progress in aim to make golf more inclusive

By Timothy Jaikarran

The Lusignan Golf Club is constantly working towards making the game of golf more inclusive of everyone.

Members are striving to break the bias that the game is just for those in the elite class, and have been working to include the youths of both today and tomorrow in LGC activities.
LGC Club Secretary Chet Bowling has noted that these goals are slowly becoming a reality with every passing day.
In an interview with this publication, he was asked his views on making these goals a reality, and Bowling replied: “Well, it’s slow progress, but it’s some progress. The committee finally decided, I think, to start during the Easter holidays to have some clinics for kids. We talked about having golf with more kids involved, so we’re thinking to use the Easter holidays to launch that.”
Bowling also noted that, in terms of making the sport more inclusive, the club would seek to target the children in the village of Lusignan, as this would be easier, due to location.
He relayed that the LGC is optimistic of upgrading its grounds to a world class standard. “Upgrading the grounds, it’s a significant investment, with the committee actively deciding and discussing various options. There is nothing concrete as yet, but we definitely recognise the need to do that driving range and improve the grounds.
“We are trying to figure out that investment and where we are going to get it from; so, that is going slow, but we think we are going to get it started this year.”
Bowling disclosed that the LGC is seeing an increase in its membership, as every day more players are coming out to participate in tournaments. He explained that a major plus is the fact that more sponsors are coming on board, and more requests are being made to use the club house and grounds for various activities.
Bowling has related that the Lusignan Golf Club is also a place for family and entertainment, which is important for the club’s revenue stream. He iterated that on the cards is the LGC’s hope to host a major event over the Easter weekend, and he said the fans should look out for it.
In his closing remarks, Bowling has said, “All in all, we are moving forward. It is slow, but we are still moving forward.”