Excitement as Skal Nigeria holds inaugural golf tourney

Managing Director, Seven Sports, Dr. Oluremi Johnson (left); Representative of Golfview Hotel, Dr. Gabriel Olowo; President, Skal Club, Abuja, Felicia Iriobe and National President, Skal Club International and Group Managing Director of Dees Holdings, Mr. Daisi Olotu, at the maiden award ceremony of the golf tournament.

The inaugural Skal Golf competition came to a thrilling end in Lagos with winners rewarded with mouth-watering prizes. Over 100 golfers from different clubs across the country participated in the one-day tournament held at the Ikeja Golf club.

Aroune Shamah made history as the overall winner at the maiden Skal international Golf tournament. The tournament put together by the Seven Spot was facilitated by Skal as part of efforts to bring the brand closer to the golfing community while promoting sports tourism

Eighty-six gentlemen and 20 lady golfers from 13 golf clubs across the country competed at the tournament, which provided a relaxing and fun-filled atmosphere for participants to network and enjoy the game.

Nineteen winners were presented with plaques and trophies during the presentation ceremony whilst sponsors were recognised for their support towards the success of the maiden event.

Playing handicap 11, Aroune scored 77 gross and 66 net to emerge the overall winner beating Jimoh Ogundare and Bonny Obieze in second and third position while Chichi Alamu emerged the best lady golfer overall with a score of 80 gross and 67 nets.

President, Skal Nigeria, and Group Managing Director of Dees Holdings, Daisi Olotu affirmed the organisation’s commitment to promoting sports tourism through the tournament while thanking the sponsors for supporting the event.

His words, “Today, we are all gathered here to celebrate