AGC’s Linus beats 112 players to 2024 Alake golf title

With a net score of 67, Johnson Linus beat over 112 players to win the 2024 Alake Golf Tournament held at the Abeokuta Golf Club (AGC), Oke Mosan, Ogun State.

The tournament, sponsored by Oando Plc., was organised in honour of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland. It also served as a platform to honour the monarch’s enduring legacies and contributions to Egbaland.

Linus (7) from the host club beat second-placed Fatai Ajibade (4), who played 73 net to win the men’s 0 – 8 category, while Azeez Odejayi (4) placed third with 74 net after beating Akande Omoniyi (8) on count-back. Desmond Matthew from Ikoyi Golf Club won the best gross award with a gross score of 66.

The professional category was a tough battle as Kabiru Aminu from Ilorin Golf Club played 68 gross to beat the duo of AGC-based pros, Samson Arowolo, 71 gross and Nojimu Sofela, 73 gross respectively.

In the men’s category 9 -19, Idowu Olujimi (19) emerged AGC winner with 70 net after beating David Ogunseye on count back in AGC category. Idowu Johnson from Tiger Golf Club, Ibadan played 69 net to win the guests category.

Similarly, Olaitan Shabi won the AGC men’s 20 – 28 category with 68 net, just as Oluwaseun Aderibigbe from Ikeja Golf Club won the guests category. Also, Ruth Luwoye (25) won the AGC regular ladies with 79 net, while the guests’ event went to Omolola Aderibigbe of Ikeja Golf Club with 85 net. Ladi Adegbite (29) played 67 net to win the veterans’ cadre, just as Modupe Famuyiwa beat Korede Alabi on count back to win the special category.

The longest drive award was won by Ruth Luwoye (AGC) and Desmond Matthew (Ikoyi) in ladies and men’s categories respectively, with the nearest the pin award ladies