Michael, Akpieye Win SAC Golf Section Captain’s Inaugural Tourney

Ezekiel Michael and Lucky Akpieye’s excellent performance led to their declaration as winners of the Sapele Athletic Club (SAC) Golf Section Captain’s Inaugural Golf Tournament concluded over the weekend.

Michael won the club men’s event with a net score of 70 just as Joseph Ogbidhe beat Stephen Asagba on count-back having both played 72 net to place second and third respectively. John Okojie played 73 gross to win the best gross award.

Akpieye, Lady Captain of the club on her part played 67 net to emerge victorious in the ladies category while Patience Ogbidhe placed second with 81 net. Also, Chief Faith Gbagi with 83 net and Kenneth Orubebe who recorded 73 net won the super veterans and veterans event respectively.

In his remarks, Captain of the club, Alexander Verhees who was amazed at the large turnout appreciated all the sponsors, his Executives and members for their resilience in making the tournament a huge success.

He added: “ Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section is growing in numbers just as the club is fast attracting more golfers due to its serenity and lush green golf course. We have expectations that all the golfers here today and many more will come again for another tournaments before the year ends.”

Other winners included Kenneth Okoye and Rita Izoje who won the guest men and ladies. Suwadetu Mahmud and Okoye won the ladies and men’s nearest the pin prize. Ehis Igbinadolor and Uche Nkwor won the ladies and men’s longest drive award respectively.

Moreover, trophies and cash award were presented to the winners and runners-up in different categories while golfers who registered for the tournament went home with a 5kg Semolina by Life Flour Mill coupled with the goodie bag.

Meanwhile, Chief Gbagi described the inaugural tournament as the best in over a 100 year of the club existence, adding that he has not witnessed such in his over three decades as a member of the club.