81 Golfers Set To Compete In Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge

81 Golfers Set To Compete In Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge

Ibrahim Lateef

The stage is set for the inaugural Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge, scheduled to take place on Thursday at the prestigious golf course of Ikoyi Club 1938. This tournament, aimed at celebrating World Maritime Day, will attract 81 golfers from across the country, showcasing some of the best talent in the sport, reports BSNSports.com.ng.

According to Mr. Lanre Bayewu, the Chief Executive Officer of QUBES LLC and organizer of the one-day event, "The Nigeria Maritime Golf Challenge is organized to commemorate World Maritime Day (September 25th) under the theme 'Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.'

"The event will highlight Nigeria's maritime industry through sport. A total of 81 golfers have registered and confirmed their participation in the championship."

Bayewu further disclosed that the tournament will feature seven competitive categories: 1. Longest Drive (All participants) 2. Nearest Pin (Male and Female) 3. Female Winners (Winner and 1st Runner-up) 4. Veterans Category (Winner, Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up) 5. General Category Winner Net (Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up) 6. Maritime Category Winner (Winner, 1st Runner-up, and 2nd Runner-up) 7.

Overall Best Gross All winners will receive trophies, and cash prizes are also expected to be awarded across the various competitive categories.

He added, "The tournament structure is designed to accommodate golfers of different skill levels, ensuring broad participation from both maritime industry professionals and the wider golfing community. The event will also feature guest appearances from top executives and management of Nigeria's leading maritime agencies, including representatives from the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Shippers' Council."

This tournament represents a strategic initiative to promote the Nigerian maritime industry on both global and sporting stages as a vital sector in the nation’s economic development.

The event creates networking opportunities and strengthens professional relationships within the maritime community.