All is ready for the fiftieth Anniversary celebration of the Ikoyi Women Golf Membership match scheduled to happen in Lagos between 11-13 November.
The star-studded Open Novice match which can entice golfers from inside and out of doors the nation is a part of the actions lined up by the management of the membership to rejoice its fiftieth Founder’s Day anniversary.
Talking at a well-attended press convention on the Membership’s headquarters in Ikoyi, the Women Membership Captain, Peggy Onwu, defined that the match will supply alternative for main beginner golfers throughout 11 international locations of the world to showcase their expertise on the inexperienced garden.
In keeping with her, over 150 golfers have already registered for the open match which can entice mouth-watering prizes, together with a trophy, a premium ticket to the US of America, USA) amongst others.
The occasion will probably be preceded by ‘Twilight night’ which can see the members play the golf sport in direction of daybreak, in a relaxed ambiance with cocktails, networking and good music.
She thanked the varied sponsors of match which PWC, Delta Airline, Western Star, First EGP, amongst others, for figuring out and keying into the Membership’s objectives and aspirations as a part of their company social obligations.
Mrs Onwu added that the occasion was not solely a celebration of resilience, dedication, dedication and sacrifice, however a uncommon show of exemplary group spirit by all members of the Women Golf Part.
She promised that the match will probably be a memorable outing aimed toward mentoring women eager on honing their {golfing} expertise.
She equally expressed happiness on the attendance of a Nigerian born Italian- primarily based golfer and trend icon, Bali Lawal, in addition to different professionals anticipated to grace the match.
Talking in the identical vein, Vice Woman Captain, Annie Eimiakhena, defined that the match will entail three days of aggressive outing exhibiting expertise, skilled dexterity.
She added that members and golfers will use the chance of the occasion to community amongst themselves, whereas a Masterclass will probably be held to coach would-be golfers on the dynamics of the sport.
Of their remarks, Femi Osinubi of the pwc; Olatomiwa Ayeni, Head Company Communications Supervisor, Delta Airline, Bukola Rokosu; First E&P; Nneka Idam, Head, Company Communications HR Govt, ND Western Restricted, and Ebere Anenih of Weststar Associates Restricted, all eulogised the Women’ Golf Membership for placing collectively the fiftieth anniversary match
They affirmed that their companies have been partnering with the Membership, as a result of their beliefs resonate with their philosophy of inclusiveness, sustainability, biodiversity, and neighborhood bonds.
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In his goodwill message, Akinwumi Akintola, Chairman of Ikoyi Membership 1938, lauded the Women Golf Part for the milestone, echoing that it had been 50 years of relentless dedication, dedication, group spirit and comradeship.
He added that the match will additional consolidate the tenacity of objective exhibited by the Membership’s management, including that the mainstream Membership will proceed to establish with the beliefs and programmes of the Open.
