The Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) in collaboration with the Nexgen Golf Academy will stage the inaugural edition of the Chip, Putt and Drive Open Tournament at their campus ground in Turkeyen on April 13th.
This was disclosed by a release from the Nexgen Golf Academy.
According to the correspondence, the event which will feature the 2024 batch of physical education majors, is an amateur event that will comprise 20 teams of four persons drawn primarily from CPCE, University of Guyana students, nearby community groups and region three teams. The deadline for registration is March 28th.
This is the first major tournament fully organized by the CPCE Batch of 2024 Physical Education Majors in Collaboration with the Guyana Golf Association Affiliate Club Programme and is part of the amazing growth of the sport over the past two years which has seen thousands of new players taking up golf as their new sport.
CPCE Vice-Principal Registrar Kevaun Sears said, “This event shows our teacher students commitment to learning and promoting Golf and the response by teams from all over is demonstrative of the interest in the game. I am grateful for the support by Mr. Hussain, the GGA and Nexgen Golf that allowed this sport to be introduced to Guyanese.”
Similarly, Stanley Alque, Physical Education Coordinator, and CPCE golf team member said, “This event started small and has grown rapidly to include 80 players! The ease with which our teachers have learnt and the level of interest shown in Golf continues to excel and with the help of Mr. Hussain it will produce greater performances.”
Meanwhile, Guyana Golf Association President Aleem Hussain said, “The Drive, Chip and Putt tournament format is gaining popularity around the world as casual players opt for the shortened version of the game to showcase their skills. Most major events include this type of challenge to attract more players to the sport and to create excitement and awareness of golf, especially to young people.”
