300 Golfers To Compete For Honours As Captain's Cup Tees Off April 7 At IBB Golf Club

300 Golfers To Compete For Honours As Captain's Cup Tees Off April 7 At IBB Golf Club

By Niyi Busari

The 18-hole golf course of the prestigious IBB International Golf and Country Club Abuja will come alive once again from Monday, 7th April as no fewer than 300 golfers from across the country will be competing for honour in the Captain's Cup commence on Monday and ends 12th April, 2025.

The captain of IBB Golf Club who is bowing out next month, Ibrahim Babayo is happy with the achievements in the last one year when reeling out innovations brought to the club. He said he will be remembered for the improvement the golf club has witnessed since 2024. "I am filled with happiness following the achievements we have been able to achieve and the innovation and improvement for the golf course."

Addressing newsmen about the event, the chairman of the organising committee, Ambassador Ben Okoyen, said the six-day tournament will bring in lots of innovations into the club, adding that despite recent uproar, the club is saved for all the participants with course ready for the commencement of the tourney.

He said the IBB Golf Club being in the capital city of Nigeria deserves to be best and he is happy to announce the readiness for the beginning of the competition.

“Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, so this club should carry that image by being the best. This club should be able to compete with the best golf clubs anywhere in the world. So, we are happy to announce that we are prepared for the competition and we assured all participants of the safety of the golf course.

Also speaking,the committee secretary, Ashir Tarfa confirmed to journalists that over 300 golfers from across the country, including professionals, will swing laurels in the 2025 Captain's Cup as the Captain, Ibrahim Babayo bows out with the tournament.

“Over 300 golfers from across the country will hit Abuja to participate in the 2025 Captain's Cup golf tournament.

“Many things are put in place now to ensure that we have a smooth competition without hitches. There is Five million naira prize money for the best 10 professional golfers.

According to the secretary, Handicap 29 and above will take to the course on Wednesday with women's Handicap 36. On Thursday, male and female Super Veterans (pros) will take the center stage. On Day 5, men's Handicap 11-28 and women's Handicap 16-35 will compete on the course. On Friday, men's handicap 0-10 and women's 0-15 will square up against each other. This follows with presentation of trophies.