Captain reveals plans to transform Ikeja Golf Club

Captain, Ikeja Golf Club, Sina Akinyemi; winner, Ikeja Golf Club 2023 Championship, Amusa Kelani; and Vice Captain, Ikeja Golf Club, Babatunde Ojo, at the grand finale of the Ikeja Golf Club Championship… at the weekend.

Ikeja Golf Club Captain, Sina Akinyemi, has revealed that his regime is at the verge of transforming the 55-year-old club, which hosts one of the most prestigious tournaments in the Nigerian golf calendar.

Akinyemi, who recently oversaw the 55th Ikeja Golf Championship, said the club, which has witnessed tremendous changes in recent time, is working to install an Integrated Golf Range, among other innovations.

Speaking at the end of the championship won by Amusa Kelani, Akinyemi commended past captains of the club for their immense contributions to the development of the club and thanked all members for their commitment and support for the ongoing landmark project, which is poised to elevate the golfing experience in the Club.

“The Ikeja Golf Club has witnessed transformative changes over the years and the Integrated Golf Range is set to build on that. We have started the project and with the support of every member of the golf club, we will complete it,” Akinyemi added.

Also speaking, president of the club, Kehinde Philips, commended the captain and the organising committee for convening a successful tournament.

“The 2023 championship is one of the most successful we have had in this club. Successful in terms of attendance and the quality of vision they had for the tournament. I congratulate the captain and the organising committee for a job well done,” he said.

In his congratulatory address, president of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Segun Runsewe, felicitated with the Ikeja Golf Club on its 55th