Orodje of Okpe Golf Tourney Climaxes Today

The two-day 4th Orodje of Okpe Golf Tournament which teed off yesterday at Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section, Delta State with 150 golfers participating comes to a close today.

According to the Captain of the golf section, Okakuro Gilbert Aghogho, the event tagged ‘HRM Orodje 2022’ featured golfers from various golf clubs across the southern and northern part of Nigeria to the ancient city for one of the best organised golf events in Nigeria.

The tournament is sponsored by Seplat Energy to commemorate the 15th Coronation Anniversary of Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Orhue 1 Major General Felix Mujaperuo (rtd), a prolific golfer, and the Grand Patron of the club.

“The tournament is a clarion for golfers all over the country to rally round one of their own; Chairman, Traditional Rulers Council of Delta state, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom.

“Golfers arrived from Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba; Ogunnu Golf Resort, Warri; Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS); UBTH Golf Club, Benin City. Arsenal Golf Club, Owerri, Imo State; IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja; Ikoyi Golf Club, Lagos and many others.

“The monarch, being a prolific golfer, his friends and associates are taking part in the event. Winners in men’s and ladies’ events, veteran and super veteran and other categories will win trophies and many other prizes.

“The arrival, registration and cocktail were held yesterday, while the ceremonial tee-off and tournament proper holds today while presentation of prizes to winners and the dinner party will hold in the evening at the section’s pavilion,” Aghogho said.