The Chief of Army Staff, LT General Tukur Yusuf Buratai has promised that the Nigerian Army will continue to support the growth of golf in the country.
He made this known during the closing ceremony of the Chief of Army Staff Pro Am Golf Tournament trophy at the TYB -international Golf Resorts and Country Club, Abuja.
“I have noted the effort at grooming young and talented players for the future through the Caddy tour. We must continue to constructively engage our energetic youth both male and female and to continue to support them.
“I am also glad to note that this Pro Am tournament has set the record as the first time that a lady professional golfer participated in the professional tour in the country. This affirms that Nigeria has talents to compete at global levels with appropriate exposure and support”. Buratai said
The Chief of Army Staff directed that the Pro Am Golf tournament be made an annual event of the Nigerian Army and be captured in the budget of 2021 Army Sporting events.
Meanwhile, Michael Ubi of Python Golf Club, Port-Harcourt in Rivers State has promised to work harder next year to defend the Chief of Army Staff Pro Am Golf Tournament trophy won at the inaugural TYB -international Golf Resorts and Country Club, Abuja.
