SAC Golf Section Hosts 150 Golfers at Captain’s Inaugural Tourney Today  

Members and friends of Nigeria’s oldest golf club, Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section will converge in ancient town for the 2023 Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament this weekend.

The inaugural tournament organised under the leadership of the club Captain, Alexander Verhees in conjunction with his executive team will feature about 150 golfers across the country.

Verhees disclosed that golfers should expect a high quality and well organised golf tournament. Celebrating the oldest golf course in Nigeria and willing to support the improvement of this golf club.

He said: “This is the third tournament to be organized this year. We are working with the rain doctors in Sapele to bring sunshine on this day. Friday evening is the captain’s cocktail, and I will do the traditional tee-off on Saturday by 7.00am, with a great breakfast followed by lunch.

“We are expecting a full house and as many golfers as for their last Orodje of Okpe Golf Tournament whereby they had over 100 players. Club members played yesterday while all guests play today.

“It will feature different categories such as men’s, ladies, veterans and super veterans. The price money is great, as in our last Orodje tournament and a well filled goodie bag.

“Captain and other Exco members are the first administration officially elected under the bylaws proposed and adopted by the past captain, Chief Peter Asagba. A new milestone.

“Golf clubs invited are Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS); UBTH Golf Club, Edo State; Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), Asaba; Ogunu Golf Resort, Warri, Delta State and many others.