Former Senate President, David Mark has applauded the contribution of Lords Dry Gin to the success of the Pro-Am Golf Tournament in his honour over the weekend.
Mark who also competed at the event said the makers of the Nigeria’s premium gin has redefined expectation at Pro-Am events with their offerings at St. Mark Golf Course, Otukpo, Benue State.
“The participation of lords at this event is highly appreciated and has added a lot to the fun and participation this year. We are eagerly hoping that this is sustained for future events. We appreciate the innovation they brought.” He said.
Over 120 players from different parts of the country participated at the event over five days.
Lords Dry Gin’s Brand Manager, Bojuwade Adebowale said that the event provided for them a platform to drive down Lords commitment to continually support for the games development nationally.
According to him; “Lords and golf have come a long way, both at professional and amateur level and we are using this to communicate the depth of our commitment to the game throughout the country”
Former number one golfer Oche Odoh dominated the professional’s category with a record score of 21 under par to pick the winner’s cheque of the N5million total purse staked at the event.
The South African base player shot 66, 68, 67, 66 at the par 72 course to emerge winner.
He beat the duo of Chidi Tobias and Emos Korblah to joint second position with 19 strokes advantage.
“I am very delighted to have played and won here with this measure of margin. It is a great feeling and reinforces my ambition to go out there to compete in the bigger league.” he said.
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