Golfers both local and overseas are expected to take to the Greens much earlier than usual this year thanks to MACORP, while Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Ground Supervisor Mike Guyadin confirmed that millions were saved thanks to the company’s generosity.
LGC Ground Supervisor Mike Guyadin engaging in talks with the excavator operator at Lusignan on Wednesday
The Machinery Corporation of Guyana (MACORP) recently lent the executive members of the LGC pieces of equipment; most notably one Caterpillar Excavator which has been the catalyst behind the ground’s tremendous rehabilitation over the past few weeks.
When Guyana Times Sport visited the course on Wednesday, Guyadin along with a few of his ground staff were carrying out massive drainage operations following some 16 inches of water which turned the lush greens into a waterlogged swamp.
Guyadin said that the restoration project which began in December 2017 was expected to be completed by the first week of February 2018. The LGC executive further pointed out that if it were not for MACORP’s input, then golfers would not have been able to play perhaps until mid-year.
He said that over the years, the first six or seven months have been rendered unplayable due to the excess water which comes with the rainy season. However, he anticipated that with works being done on a daily basis, it is safe to say that golfers can certainly look forward to action before the end of January.
The local golfer also praised MACORP’s President Jorge Medina who is an avid golfer and member of the Club. He said that the company had been a savior to the sport as well as an ambassador; given the way they selflessly donated millions of dollars in equipment to help refurbish the entire course and its appearance.
The greens up until Wednesday were submerged under approximately 16 inches of water but became visible after 24 hours of work
According to Guyadin, the main concern is the water and when compared to past instances where they were unable to play even weeks after the rains elapsed, golfers are able to play a few holes now despite ongoing works and daily showers.
Meanwhile, LGC President Aleem Hussain said that he was pleased with the way works have been coming along and rated the work-pace of his ground staff who has been relentless in their tasks which sometimes last until late at nights.
Hussain added that as soon as the exterior is rectified and fully playable, then works on the club’s actual infrastructure will commence and should be 70 percent finished by the summer. Such works include, remodeling the entire LGC into a full-fledged country club with a 5-star bar and kitchen along with numerous ponds and mini lakes expected to beautify the entire spread of the ground.
