150 golfers storm Ogunu for Captains Inaugural tourney
ABIODUN JIMOH, BENIN CITY
No fewer than 150 amateur golfers across the country will tee-off at the Ogunu Golf Resort Captains’ Inaugural Golf Tournament billed for tomorrow at the club course, Warri, Delta State capital.
The golfers are coming from Benin club golf section (BCGS), UBTH golf club, Benin City; Ibori golf and country club (IGCC), Asaba, Sapele Athletic club, Delta State; PIGC golf club, Port-Harcourt club 1938, Kaduna golf club, and many other golfing friends nationwide.
Sam Dudu, Captain of the club disclosed this in a chat with Daily Dispatch on phone that all arrangements towards successful hosting of the one day tournament has been perfected.
The captain noted that the tournament is organised to launch in new captains of the club into global reckoning, adding that prizes in various categories will be for grab by those who excel at the end of the event.
He said: “As it is being done every year, captains inaugural is to launch in new captains of the club. This year inaugural is our turn, myself and lady captain, Chief Mrs. Ochuko Orogun.
“The tournament will feature men’s and ladies category, guests category, as well as veteran men and ladies cadre. Valuable prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners. Tee-off is 7:00am till 11:30am, while presentation of prizes and entertainment is slated for 5:00 pm.”
Meanwhile, Dr Emanuel Ighodaro, BCGS competition and handicap secretary is optimistic that the club representatives will be victorious at the end of the tournament.
Dr. Ighodaro expressed confidence that the BCGS Team led by vice-captain, Mayer Ologbosere will parade the likes of Dr. Matthew Oriakhi, President, Benin Club; Darlington Ogie; Osazuwa Ehiorobo; Blessing Ovbiye; Friday Iboi, and the amiable lady captain, Princess Habiibah Oyeghe Oyarekhua, and many others.
“The team were carefully selected after trial organised by the club on Thursday, and I can boldly say that they won’t disappoint based on their level of preparation for the event. Ogunu golf course is a familiar terrain for our team.
“Our team had played there before during the last Inter- Club Match play held in June, though, we lost to them due to fatigue and unfavourable weather. So, on Saturday, we will prove to all other golfers taking part at the event that Benin club golf section is the home of golf in Nigeria,” he stated.
