The long awaited 2023 Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS) Lady Captain Inaugural Golf Tournament has teed-off at the golf course, GRA, Benin-City, Edo State.
Golfers across the South-South Zone and others are featuring in the inaugural tournament of the trailblazer Lady Captain, Betty Oriakhi.
Dignitaries expected at the ceremonial tee-off are Edo State Governor, H.E. Godwin Obaseki, a prolific golfer; Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu, a fast rising golfer, and Osarodion Ogie Esq., Secretary to State Government (SSG), gentleman but tough on the course when playing with.
Others are the Captain of the Club, Joseph Idahosa, past lady captains, members of the BCGS ladies division and many others.
According to the lady captain, she expressed confidence in our Committee of hosting a befitting inaugural tournament, claiming that ladies are the best organisers. Adding that ladies are ready to swing the swing.
However, about 200 golfers are already doing what they know best as at the time of reporting while the ceremonial tee-off is holding by 9am.
Golfers from UBTH Golf Club, Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section, and many others are on the golf course for the tournament while presentation of prizes and dinner is scheduled for evening at the club house.
