Adebowale Oyelahan, Murtala Saleh, Lady Captain Nnenna Ahube and Abigail Ikuifisile emerged as top performers at Captain Michael Chidi (MC) Ukaegbu’s Inaugural Golf Tournament and 50th Birthday Championship held at the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC).
The two-day tournament was organised in honour of Ukaegbu’s inauguration as captain of the club and to celebrate his 50th birthday.
The event attracted more than 120 golfers, including club members and guests from across the country, who competed in various categories on the club’s golf course.
Oyelahan won the Men’s Division One title with a net score of 70, edging Wilson Sapele on countback, while Saleh claimed the Men’s Best Gross prize and finished third overall with a net score of 71.
Speaking after his victory, Oyelahan expressed delight at emerging overall winner of the championship.
“It is a special feeling to win a tournament organised to celebrate Captain MC Ukaegbu’s milestone birthday and inauguration as captain of the club,” he said.
He attributed his success to discipline, preparation and consistency throughout the round.
“The course was challenging, but I remained focused on every shot and stayed committed to my game plan. I am honoured to emerge the overall winner,” Oyelahan said.
He commended the organisers for staging a successful tournament and providing participants with a memorable experience.
“The tournament was well organised and highly competitive. Credit goes to the captain, sponsors and committee members for a fantastic event,” he said.
In the Men’s Division Two category, Oludare Oyegbami won with 73 nett, ahead of Temitayo Ogunjoju with 75 nett and Sonny Fombo with 77 nett.
Past BIGC Lady Captain, Nnenna Ahube, dominated the Ladies Division One category with 66 nett, finishing ahead of Kafayat Bamimore and Lucy Eyo.
Ahube also emerged Ladies Overall Best Gross winner with a score of 84 gross.
In the technical prizes category, John Tobi Olorundare won the Men’s Nearest-to-the-Pin award, while Isua Archibong claimed the Straightest Drive prize.
Lucy Eyo won the Ladies Straightest Drive award, while Eric Tay-Brown and Chinyelu Komori emerged winners of the Longest Drive prizes.