A member of Ibadan Golf Club, Hajaig Wissam, fondly called ‘Katanka’ at the weekend won the maiden edition of the IGC Captains Golf Invitational tournament played at the IGC ground.
He won the tournament with 97 Gross and 69 Net on count back ahead Sowande Kayode of Abeokuta Golf Club who played 96 Gross and 70 Net.
Acting Captain of IGC, Tunji Oladosu, emerged winner in the Present Captains category with 94 Gross and 76 Net ahead of Tunde Akande and Emma Anosike.
In the past Captain category, Father Akee from Tiger Golf Club won the top prize ahead of John Dongo and Akin Funmilayo.
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Ahmed Sulaiman claimed the winner in the Men Gross with 76 Gross.
In his remarks, Oladosu lauded all the participants saying this competition was the first of its kind in the history of golfing in Nigeria.
Oladosu enjoined golfers across the country to re-awake the giants and live up the potential and treasures within them, have visions, goals and dreams to pursue and most especially bringing them to reality to impact their humanity and generations to come.
“This great event was initiated by my late Captain, Ola Ibironke a.k.a ‘Dudu Heritage’, may God grant his soul eternal rest. The idea is to host and invite all the Nigeria Golf Clubs kings and queens, past and present captains, ladies, and gentlemen who have served in this category before and still serving, for their day of reward, honour and celebration, and thank God that his dream eventually became a reality,” he said.
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Also, Secretary of IGC, Mr Seyi Alaba, expressed joy over the successful hosting of the tourney which he described as unique, adding that IGC was proud to host the maiden edition of the competition designed to be annual event.