David Paul wins 23rd Tiger Open

Presentation to the winner of the 23rd Tiger Amateur Open Golf Championship held at the Tiger Golf Club (TGC), Odogbo, Ibadan. PHOTO: OLAWALE OLANIYAN

A member of Dolphin Golf Club, David Paul last weekend emerged winner of the 23rd Tiger Amateur Open Golf Championship held at the Tiger Golf Club (TGC), Odogbo, Ibadan.

Paul, who is a Naval officer, won the championship with 153 gross over the two days ahead of Sunday Eze of Sagamu Golf Club who played 154 gross.

He said he feels proud to win the Tiger Amateur Open Golf championship having found it difficult to make it down to Ibadan.

He said: “I really felt elated by this achievement and I give glory to God. I also appreciate my coach and my mum who encouraged me to participate in this Championship. I’m a civil servant and my mum, Liatu Attah, made it possible for me to participate and this trophy is for her.”

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In his remarks, General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Major General Azinta said that Tiger Open is an annual event sponsored by the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army as her modest contribution towards the promotion of sports in general and the game of golf in particular.

He said over the years, Tiger Open has grown from its humble beginning to a renowned event in the national golf calendar and has contributed in no small way to fostering the civil-military relationship, adding that, “It is our dream that the event will grow bigger with your (golfers) constant support.”

Meanwhile, captain of TGC, Mr Muyiwa Laniyan, in his remarks lauded the 2 division Nigerian Army for the sponsorship of the annual Tiger Open, saying despite the prevailing economic situation in the country, their financial obligation towards the success of the championship was outstanding.