NLNG Golf Classic Invitational: Adedipe, Bamimore Claim Top Honours

By Ado Salisu

The 2024 NLNG Golf Classic Invitational concluded at the Bonny Island Golf Club (BIGC) in Rivers State, with Oluwaseun Adedipe and Lady Kafayat Bamimore emerging as the top winners in the men's and ladies' categories, respectively.

Tournament Highlights

1. The two-day event, sponsored by Nigeria LNG, saw over 100 golfers competing in various categories.

2. Adedipe clinched the men's top prize with a gross score of 77 and a net score of 67.

3. Bamimore won the ladies' top prize with a gross score of 100 and a net score of 72.

4. Other notable winners included Oludare Oyegbami (BIGC/NLNG Men's Division 2), Bessie Obei (BIGC/NLNG Ladies Division 2), and Ewache Iyoko (BIGC/NLNG Men's Division 3).

Prize Winners

1. Men's Division 1: Oluwaseun Adedipe (1st), Smart Tobin (2nd), Abubakar Hussaini (3rd)

2. Ladies Division 1: Lady Kafayat Bamimore (1st), Darlene Cobham (2nd), Nkechi Nwafor (3rd)

3. BIGC/NLNG Men's Division 2: Oludare Oyegbami (1st), Michael Ukaegbu (2nd), Michael Igoni (3rd)

4. BIGC/NLNG Ladies Division 2: Bessie Obei (1st), Zuleihat Adedipe (2nd), Nkechi Leeb (3rd)

5. BIGC/NLNG Men's Division 3: Ewache Iyoko (1st), Roland Guobadia (2nd), Mfon Ekpo (3rd)

Technical Prizes

1. Straightest Drive (Men): Temitayo Ogundoju

2. Straightest Drive (Ladies): Gladness Archibong

3. Longest Drive (Men): Oluwaseun Adedipe

4. Longest Drive (Ladies): Juliet Friday

5. Nearest to the Pin (Men): Dipo Adekoya

Special Awards

1. Best Veteran Men: Omie Abbey (1st), Abdu Musa (2nd), Chris Mbanefo (3rd)

2. BIGC/NLNG Guest Men: Akpan Emmanuel (1st), Mustapha Hassan (2nd), Uche Isikaku (3rd)

3. BIGC/NLNG Guest Ladies: Juliet Friday (1st), Ochade Ajabor (2nd), Nkoyo Igunbor (3rd)

Roland Guobadia, NLNG's Corporate Transformation Lead, emphasized the importance of golf in fostering camaraderie and industry partnerships. BIGC Captain Abubakar Hussaini expressed gratitude to participants and sponsors, highlighting the event's significance in celebrating NLNG's 25 years of operations and 35 years of incorporation.

The 2024 NLNG Golf Classic Invitational was a resounding success, showcasing the best of Nigerian golf and fostering a spirit of friendship and sportsmanship among participants.

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