No fewer than 280 golfers have shown interest in participating in the Captain’s Day Inaugural Golf Kitty scheduled for this weekend at the Ibadan Golf Club, Onireke, Ibadan.
The tournament is being organised to usher in the new executive of the club led by Mr Seyi Alaba.
Speaking at the briefing on Tuesday, Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC), who is also the Commissioner for Land and Housing in Oyo State, Mr Akin Funmilayo, said about 280 golfers across the country are expected to participate in the two-day tournament to celebrate their newly-elected Captain.
Funmilayo said that logistics have been put in place to make the tournament a memorable one.
“I can confirm to you that everything is ready to make the Captain’s inaugural tournament a memorable one because a lot of golfers, both male and female, have signified their interest in playing.
“The number is unprecedented in the history of our club, by having 280 golfers for the Captain’s Day Inaugural Golf tourney,” he said.
Meanwhile, the cocktail and welcome party will be held on Friday, while the tournament continues on Saturday.
The closing ceremony will hold the same day by 5:00 pm.
