The Professional Golfers’ Association of Nigeria has said that the Acropolis Golf Course being launched in Okija, Anambra State on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, will help groom more professional golfers in the country.
According to Operations Director of PGAN, Uchenna Ezebuiro, the golf course will help spread the game to a new location, where he believes youngsters will be allowed to embrace the money-making side of the game.
“Nigeria is one of the few African countries where youngsters can aspire to take up golf as a career, and with dedication make some decent income to live above the average populace, and even beyond,” observed Ezebuiro.
He claimed that some of the players in the top ten of the Nigerian PGA’s ranking are comfortable. He added that this takes hard work to attain such heights.
“Nigerians are naturally athletic, passionate, and goal-oriented. Part of the reasons that the PGA of Nigeria is supporting this project is the potential it has in helping scale the number of youngsters that are exposed to the potential of taking up the game professionally.”
Communications Manager of Acropolis Golf and Resort, Pamela Osanakpo,
said that the strategic partnership between her outfit and the PGA of Nigeria is such that the facility would be involved in development initiatives from the get-go.
“Our relationship is a strategic alliance that will benefit the game of golf, the community, and the country. Top professionals in the country are also taking part in the opening 18-hole event.”
Current Nigeria’s number one player, Francis Epe of Ikoyi Club 1938, golf section, former order of merit leaders Oche Odoh, Mike Ubi, Gift Willy, and Olapade Sunday have also been listed to showcase their skills at the one-day event.
Acting Facility Manager of the Acropolis Golf and Resort, Obioma Ogakwu added that the bigger picture is that the Tourism potential of Anambra State will be enhanced by the launch, especially given that Nigeria is considered a top golf tourist destination by IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators.)
“We want to contribute to the footfalls that golf is attracting to Nigeria. That is why we have built this world-classed facility here, and with this launch on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, the journey has started,” she concluded on high optimism.
