Engr. Emman Omofuma has won his third major trophy at the September edition of the Mavericks Kitty Group (MKG) Monthly Mug/Birthday Kitty.
Engr. Omofuma remarkable performance resorted in his emergence as winner with a net score of 70.
Similarly, Victor Oriasotie Esq., Secretary, Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS) was adjudged the best gross winner with a total of 77 gross
The monthly kitty held on Tuesday at the club witnessed huge turnout to celebrate two of their members born in September They were Felix Aganmwonyi, Vice Chairman of Mavericks Kitty Group and George Omogui.
Also, in the second position was Hon. Ero Osemwingie who played 71 net while the duo of MKG Treasurer, Prof. Anthony Emina and fmr President, Benin Club 1931, Dr. Matthew Orhiakhi shared the third spot having both played 74 net.
In a chat with Newsnigeriaonline.com.ng, Engr. Omofuma while responding on his victory noted that it just happened due to constant practice and determination and desire to keep improving on his skill.
“We hope to keep improving on our skills as you can see the results from all other winners. Today, I am not so challenge. When you have good challenge, it spurs your game so that you can come out best, but that was not really there as such, somehow the game was flowing.
“One thing about golf is that you can never predict when next to win. It comes anytime, that’s why we have to keep looking forward, practice and try to improve more.”
In another development, Vice Chairman of the MKG, Felix Aganmwonyi stater that the kitty started slowly because of the coincidence with October Day celebration which was the BCGS bigger event.
“Members have to participate in both sides of the game. But eventually, we got a full house and the game went fantastically well, and we are proud that from year to year, we have nit dropped the bar. It’s always been moving from points to points, from improvement to improvement, new members to new members.
“We can see how colourful our dresses, how dignifying and how the entire celebration of the Club was mainly the activity of the Mavericks Kitty Group.
“We are forging ahead under the leadership of Engr. Monday Ikhureigbe, and we will go places in the next two years that he will be running the group,” he said.
Meanwhile, the highlight of the event was the entertainment of members and guests with delicious meal proudly sponsored by Mr. Ajayi Hodge Idahosa just as the next edition is slated for November 5th, 2024.