LGC upbeat about pushing golf to its highest level

…LIV golf rules to be incorporated to add excitement, says Persaud

By Timothy Jaikarran

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) has continued to strive in that, throughout all seasons, the club and its executives, under the leadership of Patanjilee Persaud, have undertaken to have the sport taken to higher levels.

Most recently, Persaud has been re-elected president of the LGC, and has guaranteed that the push to take golf in Guyana to its highest level will continue.
The rainy spells had caused some delays in playing of the sport and, Persaud mentioned, there was an issue with the pump. Now that that issue has been resolved, he is adamant that no more than three playing days have been lost, despite close to six weeks of rainfall. He sees this as an accomplishment for the club.
The club, he said, is making strides in partnering with companies to be transformed. Persaud relayed that the LGC is seeking to partner with overseas persons to create longer-term and more harmonious relationships, and is even seeking joint ventures with companies or persons who would like to utilise the LGC to market themselves in Guyana.
Persaud has said the LGC would welcome any venture or capital “who see things differently”, so the club can accommodate them and move the game of golf forward.
The LGC president also shed some light on the recently concluded Annual General Meeting by disclosing, “We were elected back on to the slate. The members thanked us for running such a golf club with dedication, commitment, and making sure we are up with the financing and all the club house and surrounding areas we are trying to upgrade.
“We did lose two of our former executives, Patrick Prashad and Anasha Ally, who opted out because of their schedules. Former Club Captain Patrick Prashad did do some training with the new Club Captain Videsh Persaud over the last six months. However, Anasha and Patrick, we have incorporated them into committees to continue to assist us; albeit, they are not serving on the executive, they did indicate their willingness to assist.”
Persaud noted that the club does see a lot of prospects. He related that as soon as the course has reopened and there are fully dry conditions, tournaments would again be hosted. He explained that, despite the rains, the club has had some excellent drainage done to it, and while tournaments cannot be hosted, it is still in good shape for members to come out and practise their game.
He went on to state that, currently, the LGC is gathering its sponsors and is very upbeat to have the sponsors on board, as they have shown a lot of commitment to repeat their sponsorship from last year.
“We are very happy and excited. We’d like to thank them for coming through for us, and sticking with us as they see we have a lot to offer. Currently, we are planning a lot of different events, (to be held) as soon as the rain gives us a break. So, we will update with these different types of events.
“There is a different type of game with the LIV golf, which is a much faster, competitive partner kind of golf; I think we will incorporate those… rules so we can add excitement to golf,” Persaud shared.
The LGC boss further revealed that the course has seen an increase, as expatriates and diplomats are frequenting the course, for which the club is extremely grateful.
He also declared that the club is looking to transform itself and become more manageable, safer, and robust in terms of finance, so the sand traps and bunkers are in top condition.