Over 140 Players for 1st Chief Chizea Memorial Asaba Golf Tourney

No fewer than 140 golfers are expected to grace the maiden edition of Chief Nicholas OnyeogaliChizea Memorial Golf Tournament holding and Tree Planting Ceremony at lbori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba, Delta State.

The tournament bankrolled and hosted by Mrs. Christy NkechiChizea is to be organised annually in memory of her late husband who during his lifetime was an avid golfer.

Speaking on the event, IGCC Captain, Mr. AlfredEbreneyin assured all players that the venue was safe and the course would be in top notch condition to honour his late predecessor, while reiterating that all logistics were in place to transport guests from airport and hotels to the golf club.

Ebreneyin said: “The premier edition of the tournament which teed-off from June 24 – 26th, 2021 is featuring caddie’s tournament, then Pro golfers outing with selected amateurs, and finally, amateurs featuring ladies, gentlemen and veterans.
Chief Chizea was the past captain of IGCC for two years and passed on after a brief illness last year. He left a solid legacy in the club notably the caddy hut he built with office at the club, and he was well loved by all who knew him.

There will be a presentation ceremony to honour players that excelled at the end of the games today. This will be preceded by the tree planting in his honour a tradition of the club before the ceremonial tee off. We look forward to the grace of God and favourable weather as the event unfolds.”