Twenty-twenty three Nigeria Cup Organising Committee has promised a thrilling tournament for amateur golfers, even as professional golfers play for N2.5million.
The annual tournament, which holds at the 18-hole course of the Ikoyi Club 1938, is put together to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence anniversary.
According to the Chairman, Ikoyi Club 1938, Akoni Yinka Olafimihan said all necessary arrangements to making sure that this year’s edition of the annual competition goes as planned, has been put in place.
The week-long competition teed off Saturday with the Children’s tournament.
It will be the turn of caddies on Monday. Ladies will have their day on Tuesday while a special Nigeria Cup kitty is billed for Wednesday.
On Thursday, invited professional golfers will battle on the golf course for a share of N2.5million staked in their category, while Friday has been dedicated to guests, veterans and Nigeria Cup sponsors.
The 2023 Nigeria would be rounded up on Saturday after the men’s game with a gala night at the Club house.
While thanking members of the Organising Committee for their dedication, Olafimihan said even though the country is going through challenges, there is always the need to celebrate.
Also speaking, Golf Captain, Wahab Aminu-Sarumi promised to ensure the good working relationship between the parent body of the Nigeria Cup; Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA) and the golf section is maintained.
Also present at the briefing were Segun Adamolekun; acting chairman, IGCNA, Meckson Innocent Okoro; board member of IGCNA, Abiola Johnson; organising committee member, Joseph Kadiri, member of the organizing committee, Edward Odejobi member of the Organising Committee, Kelvin Anyaegbunam of NOVA Bank and Alex Lawal, representatives of Nigeria Breweries.