Gen. Iyare, Igbinadolor Emerge Champions At Dr. Ighodaro @ 50 Birthday Golf Tournament
By ABIODUN JIMOH, in BENIN CITY
General Oscar Iyare (rtd) set aside age difference on Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 to win the men’s category of Dr. Emmanuel Ighodaro@ 50 Birthday Golf Tournament held at the club course, Benin City, Edo State capital.
Similarly, in the ladies category, it was Ehis Igbinadolor that stole the show when she played our best game of the moment to emerge winner.
Over a hundred golfers across various clubs teed-off at the birthday tournament organised by Friends of Dr. Ighodaro and the management of BCGS in honour of Dr. Ighodaro Emmanuel, the current BCGS competition/handicap secretary.
To crown the day, Gen. Iyare, handicap 13 against all odds beat other younger golfers to win the men’s category with an unbelievable net score of 65. The second place went to Engr. Ralph Irorere with 70 net score while Sam Awiaka beat Ehiorobor on count back to settle for third place, having both played 71 net respectively.
Ladies winner, Igbinadolor, (hcp.18) played her game to the fullest with a net score of 70 to win the ladies category ahead of ex-lady captain, Princess Nkeiruka Awiaka (hcp.20), who played 76 net just as Suwadetu Mahmud (hcp.19) placed third with 77 net.
Encomiums were showered on the celebrant, Dr. Ighodaro for his exemplary quality and role in ensuring the game of golf hosted by the club is well organised, and hitch free.
Moreover, Dr. Ighodaro appreciated all those who had come from far and near to honour him at the tournament, adding that he felt elated with the turnout despite being held in Sunday when they could have been at home relaxing with their families.
In the other categories, Sir. Tony Aghedo played 68 net, thus beat Engr. Basil Idahosa, 75 net and Chief Makole Azugbene, 77 net to second and third place respectively to win the veteran men event. Dr. John Ogbeide won the super veteran men cadre with a net a score of 75, beating Solomon Asemota (SAN), 78 net.
Omosefe Osaghae was not left out of the victory party as she won the veteran ladies with 79 net. Also, Sala Oise emerged victorious in guests ladies event with 79 net, while U. Nkwor won the guests men category with 70 net.
The best gross and longest drive hole 11 men award were won by Osaze Iyare, just as Valentine Manteau won the ladies longest drive. Justice Phil Obanor and Dr. Charles Ajayi went home with the nearest the pin hole 12 trophy.
The highlight of the tournament was the presentation of trophies, and various prizes to those who distinguished themselves, while the entertainment of guests and participants lasted till late at night.
