Guyana is expected to send a large contingent of golfers to the RBTT tournament in Suriname later this month and towards this end local golfers are eagerly looking forward to this week-end’s tournament which they hope to use as a warm up.

Imran Khan

Some 20 players have signed up to make the trip to Paramaribo and so tomorrow’s Demerara Mutual sponsored medal play tournament has taken on added significance.

The Lusignan Golf course is in top shape after the recent inclement weather and approximately  35 golfers are expected  to  be in contention for the top prizes that will be up for grabs in the competition.

Featured in the line up are current National Open men’s and women’s champions Imran Khan and Christine Sukhram respectively, Alfred Mentore, Avinash Persaud,  Patrick Prashad, Mike Mangal, Colin Ming, Mike Guyadin, Brian Hackett, Jerome Khan, Ronald Bulkan, Lester Alvis, Ian Gouveia, Mel Sankies, Maurice Solomon, Robert Hanoman, Dr. Ram Singh, Chatterpaul Deo, Gavin Todd, Mark  Lashley, Carlos Adams and Chatterpaul Deo.

Prizes will  be awarded to three finishers with the best net,  best gross and Nearest to the Pin.

Christine Sukhram

Representatives of Demerara Mutual are expected to be on hand to assist in the presentation of prizes.

Secretary of the Lusignan Golf Club, Ronald Bulkan said that the course is in excellent condition and keen competition is expected among the players.

Tee off is at 12:30 hours but players are reminded to sign up by today with the club at 220-5660.