More than 145 golfers are gearing up to participate in the 2024 Emirates Global Hotel Amateur Open Golf Championship in Ilorin from Friday to Saturday.
Dare Akanbi, a member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), disclosed to journalists in Ilorin that the golfers comprise 124 males and 21 females. Akanbi mentioned that the golfers were selected from various clubs, including Ibom Golf Club, Ikeja Golf Club, Abeokuta Golf Club, and Tiger Golf Club, among others.
”The event is an annual championship introduced by the Chairman of Emirate Global Hotel, Hon. Lambe Akanbi, as part of his support and love for golf and his passion to grow the sport,” Akanbi said.
”We have concluded plans to hold the 2024 edition, which will involve 124 males and 21 females, and some other 11 are on standby because they registered late.
”The championship will Tee-off by 6:30 a.m on Saturday, though the official Tee-off will be by 9:00 am, and the closing will be in the evening, when winners will be announced and rewarded,” Akanbi added.
He mentioned that the golf championship, without any age restrictions, offers prizes and souvenirs for the winners as well as consolation prizes for all participants.
Akanbi further elaborated that the championship includes different categories such as 1, 2, 3, 4, and Senior Veterans.
Among the notable golfers expected to compete in the championship are Lanre Sagaya, Otunba Olusola Adekanola, and Owolabi Olajide, among others.
