120 players for TopFX maiden golf tournament in Abuja
By Emmanuel Afonne
No fewer than 120 golfers are set to participate in the maiden TopFX Golf Tournament scheduled to tee off on Saturday at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament, billed for the 18-hole course at the prestigious golf club, is being organised for members of the Golf Club comprising the men, women and the veterans’ categories.
The one-day competition, which has already generated interest among members of the club, will see golfers slugging it out for honours in a stroke format play over the 18-holes.
Captain of the IBB Golf Club, Olabanjo Obaleye, said at a pre-tournament news conference on Friday, that the tournament would provide lots of opportunities to the golfers.
Obaleye, who was represented by the Club’s Competition Secretary, Sola Adebayo, said that participants would leverage on the tournament to showcase their worth.
He said that the tournament would be keenly contested with mouth-watering prizes up for grabs in the various categories.
Obaleye added that all necessary arrangements that would guarantee a hitch-free competition had been put in place.
He said that the tournament would begin with a cocktail later on Friday night to usher in the main event.
“We are happy to have TopFX organising the tournament, and it is a nice time to reach out to golfers.
“We are starting the tournament with a cocktail later today, while the tournament proper will be on Saturday, and we will play over a round of 18- holes for both men and women categories.’’
He also said that the tournament would feature other side attractions including raffle draws which would see participants win redeemable vouchers.
“There’s going to be raffle draws on Saturday and presentation of medals and trophies to the various winners.
“Only members of the IBB Golf Club can participate in this inaugural edition, and it is strictly for amateur golfers,” he said.
The West Africa Regional Manager of TopFX, Ada Ogbuehi, said her company was excited to partner with the IBB International Golf and Country Club in organising the tournament.
“TopFX is an Institutional Prime Brokerage founded in 2010 to provide superior trading conditions and exceptional pricing to professional and institutional clients.
“So, we like to associate with prestigious bodies like IBB International Golf and Country Club. We are happy to network and socialise with the golf team,” she said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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