Lusignan Golf Club Sent Contingent to Suriname
A group of 36 members traveled to Paramaribo to compete in the 2026 DSB Suriname Invitational Golf Championship.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Golf
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The Lusignan Golf Club has dispatched a 36-member delegation to Paramaribo for the 2026 DSB Suriname Invitational Golf Championship. The group includes various past tournament winners and established players aiming to secure another victory in the regional event.
Why it matters
The trip highlights the deep regional ties between the golfing communities of Guyana and Suriname. It also provides a platform for the club to maintain its history of competitive success at the prestigious invitational.
The delegation consists of 36 members participating in the tournament. Among them is Avinash Persaud, who enters the field holding a record of 14 Guyana Open titles.
The players
Avinash Persaud
He is an elite golfer who won the 2025 DSB Suriname Invitational overall title and the 2026 SBM Offshore Championship.
Patanjilee Persaud
A successful competitor who won the 2025 B Flight at the Suriname Invitational and the inaugural National Top Flight Golf League championship in 2026.
Patrick Prashad
He is an experienced golfer who secured the individual title at the 2024 DSB Suriname Invitational.
Brian Hackett
He is a notable tournament golfer who achieved the B Flight title at the 2023 DSB Suriname Invitational.
Chet Bowling
He is an accomplished player who earned the victory at the 2026 President's Cup.
The details
The contingent includes former champions such as Patrick Prashad, who won the invitational in 2024, and B Flight winner Brian Hackett. The group is looking to continue the club's success, following recent individual performances like Chet Bowling winning the 2026 President's Cup.
Timeline
2023: Brian Hackett secured the B Flight title at the tournament.
2024: Patrick Prashad claimed victory at the Suriname Invitational.
2025: Multiple members of the club secured wins at the invitational.
October 2026: The 2026 DSB Suriname Invitational Golf Championship takes place.
Season Trajectory
This regional competition is a pivotal event in the tournament calendar that shapes the competitive standing of players for the remainder of the season. A strong showing here builds momentum for the club's top golfers as they look toward future national and international titles.
The participation of 36 members significantly alters the tournament field, directly affecting the competitive balance in both the overall and flighted categories. With high-profile players like Avinash Persaud in the mix, the tournament outcome will likely influence regional rankings and future seedings.
The takeaway
Large-scale club participation in regional tournaments fosters stronger relationships and raises the competitive standard for all involved players. Golfers can improve their own performance by tracking how top-tier regional champions adapt to various course conditions in international events.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kaieteur News.
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