On my recent trip to Guyana, I had the pleasure of playing the only golf course in the country — Lusignan Golf Club. It’s located about 20 minutes east of Georgetown (the capital city) in the small village of Lusignan. I only had 2 days to spend in Guyana, and when I found out about there being a golf course in the neighborhood, I had to give it a shot!
So I took a cab by myself to the course on a random Wednesday. I showed up, and nobody was there — not even in the clubhouse! After walking about for 5 minutes, someone finally came out of the shed and asked if I wanted to play a round of golf. It was the “head pro” there, the only head pro in Guyana, and he offered me his clubs to play 18 holes. I agreed.
His little brother was there as well, and joined me on the course as my caddie, but he also played alongside me. He was really good and kicked my butt, but nonetheless, the round was a lot of fun!
The course is not the nicest course I’ve ever played, nor the hardest, but it sure was a lot of fun and a great experience to play with my caddie. We were the only two people on the course the entire day.
Lots of thick grass, ditches, and small ponds that will cause you havoc if you hit a ball nearby. You also have to watch out for anacondas, which apparently live in and around the course!
The course is actually a 9 hole course, but they make it 18 by changing up the distances (different tee boxes) and pin locations on the greens. It actually felt like playing 18 holes beacuse even though I played each hole twice, I always had a new perspective. Overall, the course is pretty flat and there is not much O.B., so it wasn’t too challenging to score low.
The best part of my day was at the turn, when my caddie ran home to make me some local food (dhal curry) and brought it back to the course with me to try. It was so good!
I had a great day playing at Lusignan Golf Course, and I was even invited to go back for the annual Guyana Open, so perhaps I’ll give it a shot in the future!
Drew Binsky
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Hi Drew, who is your contact in Guyana to play on the course? can you share?
write to me also. Ram Singh , known as Doc.
Many old Guyanes return to try the game. I leatnt it there and was a good player in the end. Most of the locals there know of me
Many old Guyanes return to try the game. I leatnt it there and was a good player in the end. Most of the locals there know of me
I am from Guyana, left for Canada in 1974. My Canadian children husband and I took up golfing 15 years ago a game we all had an interest in. This also gave us family time. Retired now I still continue to golf. Keeps you disciplined, lots of fun, friends and i enjoy the social aspect. I have an I idea where Lusigan is. I’m sure after golfing here in Canada, from what you’ve described of the golf course, doesn’t seem challenging or pristine. Hope improvements can be made. I may check it out if ever I visit but would hesitate to take my golf buddies!
When Burnham closed up the Georgetown Golf Club my Father built the Lusignan Golf Club, glad it is still going and being enjoyed.
DREW,
LIKE GUYANA GOLF STORY TODAY! LIKE KEAVING CLUBS SUGGESTION TO PROMOTE THE GAME.
I’M OLD MAN AND PLAY LEFT HANDED & PRESENTLY SEEKING AN ENGISH SPEAKING GOLF COUNTRY THAT’S NOT TOO HOT. TO SPEND THE REST OF MY DAYS IN PEACE. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
It’s always great to play those quirky, out of the way courses Drew, particularly when you get your lunch brought to you on the course! If I’m ever in the area, I’ll play the course.
I was in Guyana for work a few years ago and visited the course. Only had time to play a few holes with my friend; who actually won the national tournament in 2020. Did some crocodile hunting later that day. Love Guyana and its people.
Hi Drew, great to hear from a Badger golfing in Guyana. Me too class of 78, 82. Heading to Guyana next week, and hope to golf now. Problem is I’m left handed. Ang advice?
I WANT TO HUMP KRISTEN
If you’re a lefty, but an inexpensive set for under $200.00 and leave it there so others can enjoy this great sport! When I travel overseas I always take a set and leave it at a school for students to be exposed to golf!
Fin you’re a righty, so the same. Purchase a set and leave it there to further the sport!
If you’re a righty, do the same. Purchase a set and leave it there to further the sport!
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I wonder Drew whether you know if the course is mapped for golf GPS
I take it you don’t need to book a tee time
I’m going to be in Guyana beginning of August and can’t wait to try the coarse out. hope I can borrow some clubs also…..
Guyana Open 2017…who’s got the balls to win? November 4&5th.
Thanks for that Drew, travelling out there August & wandered if there were any courses out there. So many thanks I will check it out.
Hi Paul — Lusignan is the only course in the country