Adesokan wins Ikeja Club’s Veterans Cup

Golf

Gen. Adedayo Adesokan, on Saturday, won the 2024 Ikeja Golf Club’s Veterans Cup, held at the club’s course in Lagos. 120 golfers, including 90 veterans aged 65 and above, and 30 guest players, participated in the competition sponsored by ADL Solutions.

Adesokan, 21 handicap, played an impressive 87 gross, 66 net to top the competition chart. Dr Ogunbiyi Ogunbanjo finished second with 91 gross, 68 net and also won the prize for competition’s longest drive. Mr Audu Asekome returned a score of 117 gross, 68 net, to secure third position, while Mrs Oby Olayemi, scored 74 net to emerge winner in the women’s category.

Mr Wale Ayanbadejo won the male guest category with a score of 83 gross, 68 net, followed by Mr. Yomi Egbe, who scored 79 gross, 68 net. Third in the category was Mr Kehinde Afolayan with a score of 87 gross, 68 net. Mrs. Chichi Alamu won the female guest category scoring 85 gross, 70 net.

Addressing golfers at the presentation ceremony, Ikeja Golf Club Captain, Mr Sina Akinyemi, said he was delighted to see the love and enthusiasm displayed by veteran golfers during the tournament.

“Seeing the veterans play with such enthusiasm gives me joy. It is not easy to be this active at age 65 and above. I really appreciate God for renewing their strength daily. I want to also use this opportunity to remind us of the need for new range poles and nets for the golf course. I plead with every member to have this project in mind, and for those who have pledged to support in one way or the other, to please, redeem their pledge,” he said.

Chairman of the Golfing Elders, Ayo Lawal, commended ADL Solutions for sponsoring the competition.

“On behalf of the veterans and Ikeja Golf Club, we express our gratitude to ADL Solutions for