LGC VP says current weather patterns have impact on game

… optimistic everything will be on track by August

By Timothy Jaikarran

The rainy season usually occurs over the months of May and June; however, it is now July, and the rains continue. For the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) this extended rainy season means that there is a lack of competitive golf and according to the Vice President, Paton George the weather patterns are having an impact on golf.

In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times Sport, when asked his views on the extended period, George said, “Yes, it is the rainy season for sure, an extended rainy season and it is having an impact on golf at the club. You know we do have members that take every opportunity as the weather breaks to come out and play. The golf course, the field is still drained well, but there is a limit to the drainage of water, depending on the downpours. But for the most part, if the weather breaks for a day or two, we are able to get the course back in playing condition for a day or two. If not the full field, a large amount of area or holes that can be played.”

George went on to state that because management have been on top of their game, shortly after the weather breaks, the club is back up and functioning. He divulged that in the meantime as they awaited the ending of the rainy season, members were engaged in other activities, using the full amenities of the clubhouse such as pools, table tennis, dominoes, cards, etc.
“The club is still open, there is still some buzz to some extent and activities even while we have inclement weather. Some of the activities we have for when the weather clears are we have some private activities and some golf-related activities on the agenda including a back-to-school event for kids which is planned for the end of August,” George revealed.

The LGC Vice President also related that he was optimistic that by the end of August, the weather would clear and they would have a great kids’ event. He explained that some of the children who had participated in the Easter event were now regular visitors at the club and they were learning to play the sport. George said that this would fulfil one of the club’s goals which is to have new members/people come to the club and learn the game. He further went on to state that once children were of a certain age, they were allowed to play free of cost, but the club would also encourage them to get coaching and guidance.
In closing, George said, “The club is open for anyone to come and learn the game and we look forward to the weather breaking, so these activities can continue.”