GOLF

 

The Captain of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos, Mr. Ted Iwere, has said that his newly-inaugurated Executive Committee will focus on the developmental plans his predecessors have outlined for the Club.

 

Iwere, who recently assumed leadership of the Golf Section of the Club, noted that the Club is the most populous club in the country, adding:  "There is a very strong development programme on ground at Ikoyi, and the Golf Course and Clubhouse have at different times been undergoing different stages of upgrade. These have been made possible by the on-going investments of the Club on its facilities, coupled with the growing contributions of the corporate community in supporting the development of the game at the Club and in the country."

 

In his acceptance speech at the inauguration of the Executive Committee, Iwere said he has assembled a team of knowlegeable, experienced and committed golfers whose work will impact on the Club's activities and overall outlook in the next one year.

 

Iwere said: “As we set out to serve our fellow golfers and the game of golf, as we pursue  the common good of the Golf Section in particular, and the Club in general,  we will count on you. Our strength is in you, the members of the Golf Section, because, none of us is as smart as all of us."

 

He added: “What the Golf Section needs is continuous improvement. In line with my campaign, the Five-Year Strategic Plan, as approved  by your good selves at the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the Golf Section, gives  us a track to run on."

 

The new Executive Committee has Tony Onwu as Vice Captain while Tony Okwoju and Dan Akujobi are Secretary and Treasurer, respectively.

 

Other members of the Executive Committee are Chris Ogan, Course Officer; Tim Ayonmike, Assistant Course Officer; Ben Oghojafor, House Officer; Stuart Connal, Assistant House Officer; B. H.  Sumanth, Competition Secretary; Abisodun Awoleye, Assistant Competition Secretary; Akin Akinola, Handicap Secretary; Akin Oteniya, Caddy Officer; Seyi Siwoku, Entertainment Officer; and

Ngozi Ngoka, Lady Captain.

 

Kayode Ogunleye, Bintu Tinubu and Anthony Oboh are Project Officers while Matthew Jacobs serves as Professional Liaison.