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Bonny Obieze over
the weekend emerged the winner of the end-of-year kitty tournament of
the golf section of the Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos.

The annual
tournament is an in-house event and participation is limited to club
members who have featured in at least six weekly kitty events during
the year.

Obieze did not
however secure victory on a platter of gold as he was pushed to the
limit by Jacob Irabor winning only by virtue of the count-back system
as both players settled for 69 over 18 holes.

“I was lucky to
play in a group with good players and that is why in the end, all of us
in the group won something,” said a delighted Obieze. “Because they
played very well I was pushed to the limit and had to push my game
harder. But I must say that I am very happy to win this special
tournament. It is one trophy that all members fall over themselves to
win and I am so glad that I have joined that exclusive list of
winners.” With his victory, Obieze succeeds Tim Ayomike, who emerged
winner of the 2009 edition and who subsequently became a member of the
2010 tournament organising committee.

Other winners on
the day were Remi Olukoya, who won the gross prize, shooting a
tremendous 78, as well as Carol Majorol, who took home three prizes.

Contributions

Speaking at the end
of the tournament, the event’s coordinator, Sanya Akindele explained
that the tournament was made possible by the contribution of club
members.

“This tournament
was made possible by members who have contributed in cash and kind for
us to be able to organise one of the best end of the year kitty in
recent times,” he said.

He added that the
section would continue to support and organise the kitty while
announcing that the 2010 event winner, Obieze is automatically a member
of organising committee.