Golfers will storm Abeokuta town next week for the 2022 Alake Annual Golf Tournament slated for Abeokuta Golf Club (AGC), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta just as preparations for successful hosting of the event has reached an advance stage.
The tournament billed to tee-off from February 25th – 26th is organise by the club and sponsored by Oando Plc to celebrate the 17th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Okukenu IV, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.
Captain of the club, Bashorun Ladi Adegbite admitted that all the committees saddled with responsibilities to ensure hitch free tournament are working day and night towards the historical event, and to make it a huge success.
Bashorun Adegbite further expressed that golfers across the country will converge in Abeokuta for the event which will tee-off on 25th – 26th February, 2022 at the most sought after golf course in Nigeria.
Captain said: “Oando has sponsored the tournament for about 10 years and the success of the tournament can be attributed to their commitment to Alake, who happens to be its Chairman, and the Egba people.
“This time coincides with the popular Lisabi Festival, first to hold under my leadership. As Captain, I promise that the tournament will experience tremendous improvement in all areas. Prizes and trophies will be presented to winners in different categories.”
In the same vein, the AGC
PRO/Social Secretary, Apagun Jimmy Orekoya expressed that golfers would vie for honour in various categories such as men’s and ladies, veterans and super veterans, as well as guests and sponsors category.
Orekoya revealed that the golf course is in good condition and the club management is eagerly awaiting the arrival of golfers to celebrate the monarch.
