Women shine at GGA Cancer Awareness Event
The Guyana Golf Association ‘Shoot for Cash’ activity in support of Cancer Awareness Month was a testament to how strong Guyanese can be in the face of adversity as the week long event was successfully completed while adhering to the strict COVID-19 guidelines.
Nearly two dozen women turned out to compete with newcomers, Leota King and Shez Andrews, finishing first and second respectively in the female division.
President of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) and Nexgen Golf Academy and Driving Range, Aleem Hussain said it was heartening to see the strong support from pro-golfers from the Lusignan Golf Club, many of whom have been active in supporting Cancer Awareness over the past few years.
“Many of us have personal experiences with loss to and survival of cancer, and the turnout shows that golfers are dedicated to helping as much as possible as was evident by the support by Banks DIH and Citizens Bank last year,” said Hussain.
He thanked the corporate sponsors that included Ramesh Sunich, Trophy Stall; Yogendra Arjune, Assuria General
The main winners of the GGA Cancer Awareness Event
Insurance; Karan Mehra, who worked in unison to ensure eye just 100 yards away with a Vivaanta Ayurvedic Spa & Hair that the photography and other chance to win $50,000 in cash. Salon; Sammy Arjune, Guyana activities went off smoothly. Also throughout the day, in Beverages; Paul Jiwanran, AR Players had the opportunity to the men’s professional division, Printery; Kishan Persaud, win cash or GTT credit along Mangal won the grand prize after Sissoons Paint; and Rudy with trophies and prizes and the he fought off the tough challenge Ramalingum of CIMGRO turnout was controlled by limitfrom his son Rohan Albert, and Maraiko Bay Golf Resort, for ing the number of participants narrowly bested Satrohan Robin their support. daily with the grand finale held Tiwari and past Lusignan Golf
The event was coordinated by Sunday when the excitement was Club president Aasroodeen Al Junior Wilson, Sean visible as player after player Shaw.
Barrington, Lynette and Michelle focusing on the challenge at Samuel Carter took top honCodrington and Philip Haynes hand, hitting 10 balls into a bulls ors in the men’s amateur division from newcomer to the sport Ryan Gonsalves
Hussain said he happy with the turnout and the new mix of players (mostly young professional women and families) that the new location was bringing to the sport.
“We will begin donating clubs and balls to schools and organizations around the country in an effort to reach our goal to have more than 2,000 new players by end of 2021,” said Hussain.
“Minister Ramson has made it clear that sports will play a key role in the development of youth programs and we want Golf to be at the forefront of that agenda,” he added.
The Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy and Driving Range, partnered with the Scouts Association of Guyana and the Guyana Teachers Union to develop the state of the art facility located on Woolford Avenue, minutes away from the Marriott and Pegasus hotels and is open daily until 21:00 hours, offering classes and opportunities to sharpen your game, providing equipment and unlimited balls for a low price.