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Flamboyant amateur
player, Tim Ayomike, added his name to the Nigeria Cup honour list
after emerging winner of the Nigeria Cup 2010 Golf Competition.

The competition was a special package for the golden jubilee celebration of Nigeria’s Independence.

The single
handicapper defeated arch rival Chi Ekeocha, another single
handicapper, at the end of the 18-hole one-day tourney competed for by
golf playing members of Ikoyi Club 1938.

Ayomike, who had
come close to, winning past tournaments, took home the 50th anniversary
tournament in style – with a 2 over par 73 to beat Ekeocha on a count
back.

Speaking at the prize presentation which came up on Saturday night at the Civic Centre, Lagos, Ayomike said he was delighted.

“I think this is
one game that every member of the club, at least the golf playing ones,
wanted to win because it is special,” he said. “We are marking the
country’s 50th anniversary in a big way and whoever wins would be
celebrated.

“The competition
was really tough but like I always do, I just went out there to enjoy
myself and I guess it is a great honour to come out a winner.”

Satisfaction

On his part,
chairman of the tourney’s organising committee, Frank Gboneme,
expressed satisfaction with the organisation and turnout of
participants at the National Day Competition.

“I am more than
satisfied with the way the tournament went,” he said. “We have had one
week of pure fun. The caddies and kids turned out well and what made me
happy most is the fact that for one week there was no rain and all the
players came out to play and enjoyed themselves.

“It is a great
feeling and I can tell you that we have made positive impact in the
society that we are in.” In the gross category, Remi Olukoya took home
the winner prize with score of 79.

The Nigeria Cup
2010 tournament included a host of mini tournaments such as the
children’s and caddies’ events. A separate tournament for professional
players also came up and was won by Ghanaian player Emos Korblah.

The tournament was sponsored by notable brands, which included UBA, Diamond Bank, Oando Petroleum and Nigeria Breweries Limited.