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Mavericks Group Turnout at Orodje of Okpe Golf Tourney Excites Aghogho
Former Captain, Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section, Okakuro Gilbert Aghogho has expressed his excitement at the turnout of members of BCGS Mavericks Kitty Group at the just concluded Orodje of Okpe Golf Tournament at Sapele Town, Delta State.
The Monarch golf tournament sponsored by Seplat Energy teed-off with over 150 golfers from Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), UBTH Golf Club, Edo State; Ogunu Golf Resort, Warri; Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba, IBB Golf and Country Club, FCT, Arsenal Golf Club, Owerri, Ikeja Golf Club and many other clubs.
The former Captain, who could not hide his feeling was impressed with the show of sportsmanship exhibited by Mavericks Kitty Group led by Lawson Ugiagbe and other golfers at the event, adding that it showed the kind of respect and love they have for the monarch.
Earlier on, the monarch, HRM Orhue 1, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd.) during the ceremonial tee-off thanked the Club Captain, Alexander Verhees and his Committee members as well as the club members for organising another wonderful event. He equally thanked the management of Seplat Energy for sposnsoring the tournament that have brought the Sapele Town into world of sports.
Also, he appreciated the fmr Captains of the club Okakuro Peter Asagba and Okakuro Gilbert Aghogho for their resilience in sustaining the growth and development of golf in the ancient town, while he prayed that the tournament would be better and greater every year.