Kaduna Golf Club to celebrate 100 years of existence

Founded in 1921, the Kaduna Golf Club is set to celebrate its centenary beginning from December 13 to December 18 at the golf Club.

The Captain of the Club, Engineer Ibrahim Aminu Bagudu, the uncommon 100 years of the club’s existence would be celebrated by members and over 1,000 golfers across the country.

Organisers of the event say activities lined up for the centenary celebration are a Pro-Golf tourney and a golf clinic for both young and elderly.

There would also be a cultural night while a grand Dinner and Award night would round off all activities.

“The atmosphere is indeed charged,” an elated Bagudu disclosed.  “I can tell you that, our action governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai who is also the Grand Patron of the club is quite delighted that the Kaduna Golf Club remains the pride of the North by still remaining formidable after 100 years of existence and he is looking forward to the celebrations”.

The Captain also took time off to eulogize the sustainability spirit of the Club’s Board of Trustees members which include the Emir of Birnin Gwari, HRH, Mallam Zubair Maigwari II, Col. Umar Dangiwa (Rtd), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), Arch. Muhammed Dewu, Engr. Andy Yakubu and Prof. Shehu Abdullahi.

Those who are partnering the Club to ensure a grand occasion include Kaduna State government, Sahara Energy, First Bank Plc, Access Bank, Leadway Assurance and Hydrodive Nig Ltd, several individuals, corporate organisations and state governments are equally supporting the event.