Olawale Ajimotokanin Abuja
After it was deferred last year because of COVID-19 restrictions, the Independence Day tournament will return to IBB International Golf Club to mark Nigeria’s 61st anniversary with a field made up of about 500 players.
The Chairman of the tournament organising committee, Mike Ekoja, disclosed this yesterday while briefing the press.
He said the tournament, which begins tomorrowwith ladies and gentlemen playing Handicap 19- 36 and veterans, will climax on October 2.The field will comprise largely of members of the club and guest golfers.
On Independence Day, golfers playing between Handicap 0-18 will also contend for honours.
The player with the best net either of the two days will emerge as the overall winner of the tournament.
He/ she will get a business class ticket courtesy of Qatar Airways to travel to any destination of his/her choice.
There will be trophies for the top three players in each division in addition to ancillary prizes like hole-in-one, longest drive and nearest to the pin.
The highlight of the tournament will be the participation of the members of Achimota Golf Club of Ghana.
The Ghanaian delegation will arrive Abuja tomorrow. The Ghanaians will square up against the IBB Club contingent for the singles and doubles matches on October 2and 3 respectively.
Ekoja, who is the Vice-Captain of IBB Club said that COVID-19 protocol will be strictly maintained for all the participants and other guests.
He expressed gratitude to all the sponsors and partners for making it possible to organise the tournament.
He said the course is in top condition as the committee has put in the efforts to ensure it is playable for the tournament.
Also speaking to reporters, the Captain of IBB Club, Senator Emma Anosike described the attainment of 61 years by Nigeria as an occasion that calls for celebration.
