Sports writers Association of Nigeria, Anambra state Chapter (SWAN) on a Golf reporting tour at the “Lady’s captain Inauguration tournament,” and lead by its Chairman Tony Oji and the Vice president, South east Chigozie Chukwulota were on Saturday, 20th March 2021, educated on the rules and principles of golf.
The event, which took place at the Ibori Golf and country club, Asaba Delta State, had the men’s captain Ebreyin Alfred, female captain Mrs Hetty Egbani and other Golf professionals present.
Peter Adikpe, a professional golfer, took the sports writers round the 18 holes green, educating them on the rules of the Golf.
The writers learnt that the Golf club happened to be the second biggest Golf club in Nigeria, with 18 holes green.
Peter Adikpe, explained further why golf is a gentleman’s game; noting that the game requires discipline and a player must be on a complete kits before Golfing.
He also used the opportunity to appeal to Government to help develop and promote Golf, adding that many young talents want to play golf but due to lack of facility and funding, that they all play is ‘Charity Golf’.
In his speech, Captain Ebreyin Alfred opined that they are trying to create awareness on the game, noting that a clinic that had been going on for over a year now and children from 3 to 15 years, numbering up to 100 participate every Saturday and it was sponsored by a member of the sports commission, and prominent in the golfing world Rev Mrs shola williams.
Captain Ebreyin, speaking again, urged private sectors to come in and support Golf in the country and not only focus on football.
The captain also noted that the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF) and Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria ( PGAN) has been creating awareness for the government, private sectors and relevant bodies to come in and invest.
He also drew attention to a young golfer, Chinwe Ogbuaya who has won medals for the country Nigeria.
