200 Golfers storm Benin as Kingsley Okunbo Invitational tees off
About 200 golfers from across the country are squaring up as the Kingsley Okunbo @ 60 Invitational Golf Tournament (Pro-Am), teed off today at the Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS) golf course, Edo State. The competition which has become a must attend by golf lovers will end on Saturday.
According to Ignatius Aigbokhaode, Chairman, Committee of Friends who is organising the tournament confirmed that the invitational birthday golf tournament will attract about 200 golfers from different golf clubs in Nigeria in honour of Engr. Kingsley Okunbo, who was a former two term Captain of BCGS: and has contributed greatly to golf development in Edo and in Nigeria.
Aigbokhaode, also a former Captain of BCGS remarked that the celebrant Diamond Jubilee event shall be quite eventful, full of fun and fanfare.
“The golf event will feature golfers from Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, Ogunnu Golf Resort, Warri; UBTH Golf Club, Benin; Ikeja Golf Club, and Ikoyi Golf Club, Lagos; IBB Golf and Country Club, FCT, Port-Harcourt Golf Club, Rivers, and many others,” he said.
Similarly, the BCGS Competition and Handicap Secretary, Stephen Ebaretonbofa on his part stated that caddies will tee-off the birthday tournament on Tuesday while Pros and eaglets will storm the course on Wednesday.
“On Thursday, men’s hcp 19-28, ladies hcp 29-36, all men’s and ladies veteran and super veteran have scores to settle, just as praise/worship and thanksgiving service/open house reception hold at Engr Okunbo house by 11 am.
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“However, on Friday will involve men’s hcp 1-18 and ladies hcp 1-28. Those that make cut shall join all guests to play the grand finale on Saturday 10th September 2022. The cocktail party to welcome guests shall hold on Friday evening 9th September 2022.
“The ceremonial tee-off however shall hold by 9am on Saturday during the final day of the tournament. Also, the presentation of trophies and dinner party commences 4pm same day,” he stressed.
Meanwhile, lots of trophies and other fabulous prizes will be presented to all those who excelled in their various categories as well as individual cadres.