In keeping with its aggressive agenda to develop the game of golf in Guyana, President of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) and Nexgen Golf Academy, Aleem Hussain, has confirmed that the acquisition of land to establish the first of five uniquely designed golf courses was completed this week.
According to a press release, the facility is set to be located close to the Vreed-en-Hoop area just off the main road for easy access to public transportation, parking and future growth.
The release added that partnering with Ronald Sami, the GGA was able to sign a long-term deal that would see the facility begin construction immediately, with hopes for completion in a few months.
“What is the value of bringing the immeasurable joy of being able to play golf to thousands of children in a way that will shape their perception of life, opportunity and values forever?” asked Hussain, as he outlined that, based on the innovative model they created, it will cost less than G$2,000/month for the kids to learn and continue enjoying the sport.
According to Hussain, the association has, in less than 12 months and during one of the toughest periods, accomplished the greatest growth of the sport in the country’s history.
The GGA has facilitated the opening of a Golf Academy & Driving Range in Georgetown that allowed them to attract and teach 556 new players in six months, and more excitingly, introduce the sport to the school system so that children ages 6-18 will have access to participate in the sport.
With strong partnerships established with major companies and organizations to promote the game, supported by a donor system to provide equipment for learners, the need for golf facilities are in high demand, so the GGA plans to build and equip five unique golf facilities around the country so they can provide training and equipment for as many as 6000 new players.
The release also stated that to enhance interest in the sport, the GGA plans to create weekly tournaments and activities for new players, all with the intention of building a national team that will represent Guyana internationally eith the hope of eventually fielding an Olympic team.
The GGA is capitalizing on the fact that golf is one of the few COVID-19 compliant sports in the world to grow the game and bring worldwide attention to the country by accelerating the interest and number of golf courses to increase sports tourism. This will benefit hotels, restaurants, taxis, airlines, eco-tourism, car rentals and souvenir sales nationwide.
The first exciting event for the Nexgen Golf Academy 2021 season is scheduled in two weeks and it is expected that major prizes will be up for grabs. For more information on the sport or to learn the game, visit the Academy and Driving Range located on Woolford Avenue or call 645 0944.