The GTT Business Solutions Invitational Golf Tournament for 2023 officially commenced with a cheque handover ceremony held at GTT’s Corporate headquarters – Pegasus, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. GTT’s Sales Director, Mr. Hilton Wong, presented a sponsorship cheque valued at GY$4.500,000 to Mr. Patanjilee Persaud, President of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC).
The Tournament, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Lusignan Golf Club, will begin with a welcome and cocktail ceremony on Friday October 27 along with a practice session during the day, and is expected to draw over seventy (70) participants from Guyana, the USA, Canada, Suriname, and Barbados, competing in both male and female categories.
Orson Ferguson, Chief Operations Officer of Business Solutions at GTT, stated that the company prides itself in serving as the title sponsor for the tournament. In line with the vision echoed during GTT’s recent partnership with Fortinet Guyana and the LGC to host the inaugural Golf Carnival, He expressed, “We want corporate Guyana to have a space where they can come together to share ideas and network.”
He further highlighted that GTT’s commitment to building partnerships and fostering relationships within the business community remains steadfast. He pointed out, “We want businesses to know that GTT Business solutions is committed to supporting events like these that give them an opportunity to gain contacts, and establish strategic partnerships of their own – from a simple game of golf”
Mr. Patanjilee Persaud, President of the LGC, emphasised the role of golf in facilitating connections among businessmen and women. He expressed, “A Golf Tournament is indeed the perfect forum to bring businessmen and women together. Golf is definitely not just any sport, it provides a huge opportunity for Business and Networking”
He also noted that golf as a sport imparts valuable life lessons. Mr. Persaud added, “We want persons to become more interested in the sport and so we are happy to partner with GTT on this upcoming tournament”
The tournament is limited to 72 players and registration closes on October 25. The format of the game is expected to be medal play by flights (ladies and men), with prizes being won for each flight. Persons who are desirous of entering the competition can contact the club’s office on 220-5660.
