No fewer than 200 golfers from across Nigeria are expected at the one-day golf tourney in honour of the immediate-past Captain of Ibadan Golf Club (IGC), Mr Olumide Oyediran.
Speaking with Sporting Tribune, Oyediran, said the tournament scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) was organised to mark his stewardship as captain of the club.
He said adequate logistics had been put in place to make the event a memorable one.
“At least we will have more than 200 golfers from across the country for the tournament. This is because golf is now gaining momentum due to publicity and television rights.
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“Having served as IGC Captain, the experience is quite encouraging in the sense that it afforded me the opportunity to put the things I have learnt over time to use”.
The tournament begin with the Caddies and staff kitty on Wednesday while professional golfers played 18 holes of Friday.
The ceremonial tournament tee off tomorrow (Saturday) while the closing ceremony hold same day at 5:00pm.