No fewer than 200 golfers are participating in the much-celebrated Captain Day Golf tournament holding at Ibori Golf and Country Club in Asaba, Delta State.
The three-day tournament teed off on Thursday in Asaba, the state capital, with 14 professional golfers, all from Asaba, Sapele, Ibadan, Enugu, and Benin City.
Head of Resident Professional Golfer, Francis Isuku, who disclosed this to journalists, said about 20 professional golfers were invited to the tournament, but only 14 of them showed interest, and they are on the ground participating.
“We are having 14 professional golfers playing. Three of them are based in Asaba, one each from Sapele, Ibadan, Enugu, Benin Club, and the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City.”
“The professional golfers invited to play and celebrate with the Captain include Chukwudi Okoro, Lucky Idehen, and one-time Africa champion Victor Enagbe,” he said.
According to Isuku, the Captain Day Golf Tournament is to celebrate the Director General of Asaba Capital Development Territory, Patrick Ukah, who is the current Captain of Ibori Golf and Country Club, for showing commitment to sustaining the tempo of golfing in the state.
He explained that the tournament features male and female group players, and the reason for the group play is to create space to have enough field and avoid shocks for the 200 registered members participating in the tournament.
“To the tournament,” he added, “is to broaden golf by showcasing to the people that golfing is good for our health.”
The event is aligned with one of DSCTDA’s core objectives: to promote awareness of recreational and sporting activities within the Capital Territory, while also driving tourism.
According to Ukah, “The Captain’s Day Golf Tournament is more than just a sporting event; it is a platform that promotes friendship, business networking, tourism, and the imbibing of cultural values.”
He extended a warm welcome to professional golfers and guests expected from across the country.
Notable participants include celebrated golfers such as Tony Uduimoh, Donatus Isuku, Victor Enaigbe, and Samson Okorhi, among others.
Golfers and guests are expected from clubs such as Benin Golf Club, Ogunu Golf Club Warri, Sapele Athletic Golf Club, Tiger Golf Club, Enugu Golf club, Aba Golf club and Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section.
In a show of support for the initiative, the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief (Sir) Monday John Onyeme, will be present on Saturday, May 10, to perform the ceremonial tee-off.
The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency reaffirmed its commitment to fostering development and creating awareness through sports and recreational activities.
Programme of Events:
Day 1 (Monday, May 5): Caddie Tee-Off – 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Day 2 (Thursday, May 8): Invited Professionals Tee-Off – 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Day 3 (Friday, May 9): Handicap 22+ Tournament – Tee-Off at 6:30 AM
Day 4 (Saturday, May 10): Handicap 1-21 and Guest Tournament – Tee-Off at 6:30 AM, followed by the Presentation Ceremony at 6:00 PM
The Captain’s Day Golf Tournament is set to be a landmark sporting event in Delta State, showcasing not only golfing talent but also the region’s potential as a hub for sports tourism.
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