For the inaugural DStv Premium Golf Day scheduled for the Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos on Saturday, Golfers totaling 99 in number are expected for the event as Jenkins Alumona, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flykite Productions, the event’s organisers, revealing that Multichoice Nig. Limited were bankrolling the competition.
“From over 500 golfers who registered for the event, 99 golfers were selected which will follow the strokeplay format with the number of participants trimmed in adherence to COVID-19 safety measure protocols.”
As aligned, the best 50 golfers will be treated to a cocktail at the end of the event, in line with the safety protocols as the first prize for the event will be a business class ticket to Dubai for a weekend stay at a five-star hotel.
“The second prize is a business class ticket to Rwanda for a weekend stay at a five-star hotel while the third prize is a weekend stay at a five-star hotel in Lagos, with the prize for the longest drive a 55-inch television set,” he said.
The Ikeja Golf Club captain, Oladimeji Durojaiye, said he was delighted at the huge interest shown in the competition by golfers, and in view of this, the team commends the sponsors, Multichoice, for partnering with the club.
