LGC bids farewell to Escarraga

Guillermo Escarraga (sitting centre) joins members of the Lusignan Golf Club at a farewell function hosted in his honour over the weekend. 
Guillermo Escarraga (sitting centre) joins members of the Lusignan Golf Club at a farewell function hosted in his honour over the weekend. 

The Lusignan Golf Club bid farewell to one of its ardent supporters Guillermo Escarraga whose tour of duties as Chief Executive Officer of MACORP has come to an end and his contribution has been recognized by the club.

Escarraga was honoured by the LGC during a ceremony last Saturday at the Club House in recognition of his contribution to the club during his 10-year stint in Guyana is which her served in several management positions eventually rising to the position of CEO. LGC Secretary Chet Bowling, noted that Escarraga has been promoted within the MACORP group to Senior Vice President of Product Support.

“For the last 10 years Guillermo and MACORP, under his leadership and guidance and love for golf, has ensured that MACORP has continued to sponsor golf tournaments, provide monetary and in kind support to maintain the grounds of our golf club. They have also maintained our sign, put up signs indicating key information at each hole and host to the annual MACORP golf tournament each year,” Bowling said He also noted that on a personal level Escarraga shared a love and passion for the sport and has also been in winner’s row on a few occasions. Escarraga has made a great contribution to the game of golf at the LGC and has promised in his absence the club will continue to receive similar support including the prestigious MACORP annual tournament.  Escarraga said he was fortunate to learn the game of golf in Guyana.

“It was a great journey for me. Golf is now part of my life just like Guyana and I will always be grateful for the time I spend here. I will miss the course and all the players I played with.”

 He added, “We had some keen competion over the years. The Saturday tournaments is what I will miss the most, good days and bad days it was all a rewarding experience full of memories. The Lusignan club members are outstanding individuals from whom I learned a lot. The camaraderie and friendship of this club is unpar.” He thanked the management and staff of the Lusignan golf course for their dedication and support.