The Lady captain of IBB Golf and Country Club, Maryrose Richard-Obioha has emerged the winner of the 2021 Ladies Close Golf Championship.
The amateur golfer was adjudged overall champion after grossing 197 with the net of 148 to outplay other 65 players who featured in the 36 holes competition.
“I am not surprised that I won the Close. I am so happy to win the trophy. It is not easy shaking off the duties of Organising the event and emerge winner among other ladies who are equally good golfers. I hope to keep up the good work and defend the trophy next year. I thank everyone who has supported us to make this a dream come true,” she said.
In the Ladies Handicap 0-18, Police Officer, Amina Wilfred played 150 net to win the category while her colleague and Rival on the Course, Rachael Danjuma occupied second place best net with 158 as the Secretary of the club, Lizzy Asomugha won the 4th place best net.
In the handicap 19-36, Patience Katchy adjudged the best net with 153 on count back after tied with J. Ayu on the same score margin.
In the Eaglet Veteran Ladies, N. Nwaogu grossed 104 to emerge Best Net while MF Mmakwe won the Super Veterans while the men’s Best Gross of the night went to a former Captain of the Club, Okey Igweh.
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