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  •  Ikeja Golf Club targets  World Amateur Golf Ranking as  Kelani wins 2025 tourney

     Ikeja Golf Club targets  World Amateur Golf Ranking as  Kelani wins 2025 tourney

    By Onyewuchi Nwachukwu

    The captain of the Ikeja Golf Club, AbdulRasheed Adebisi has revealed that the schedule for gross players at this year’s edition of the Ikeja Golf Club Championship was extended to three days to help them get recognition from World Amateur Golf Ranking.

    The World Amateur Golf Ranking is based on the results of over 2,600 amateur tournaments per year (and amateurs participating in certain professional events) and is updated each Wednesday. Rankings are based on the players’ average performances in counting events over a rolling period.

    Before this year, the tournament for the gross players lasted for two days and with the changes in 2025, Adebisi believes that it could help the gross players who are regarded as the major contenders to get the needed ranking to boost their careers.

    “The Ikeja Golf Club Championship usually comes up every November.

    “On Monday we had the caddies, Tuesday we had the pros and the guests, while on Wednesday was for the veterans and the ladies, Thursday we had a special kitty.

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    “Friday was for gross players who are regarded as the major contenders of this championship.

    “Before this year, the event for the gross players usually hold for two days but we decided to make it three days to help us get recognition from the World Amateur Golf Ranking.” he said

    Meanwhile, Amusa Kelani, winner of the 2025 Ikeja Club Championship which ended yesterday at the Ikeja Golf Club has described the tournament as very tough and added that he almost lost hope at a stage.

    Kelani defeated his closest rivals, Aruna Sharma and Jimoh Ogundare who came second and third respectively.

    “It was not an easy game at all because at a point I almost peed in my trousers but I thank God that I became relaxed when I got to hole 16. I’m happy to win the tournament at the end of the day.” he added.

  • Ikeja Golf Club wins Inter-club  tournament

    Ikeja Golf Club wins Inter-club  tournament

    Ikeja Golf Club have won this year’s edition of the Interclub Matchplay tournament after defeating Ibadan Golf Club 53 points to 15 points.

    The two-day event which started on Saturday, October 12 came to an end yesterday  at the Ikeja Golf Club.   

    Over 100 golfers representing Ikeja Golf Club and Ibadan Golf Club took part in the tournament which was held to foster unity and bonding between the two clubs.

    Captain of the Ikeja Golf Club, Babatunde Ojo thanked members of the Ikeja Golf Club for making concerted efforts in sustaining the friendship that has existed between the two clubs.

    “We thank our brothers and friends from the Ibadan Golf Club for being with us these last few days.

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    “We love the Ibadan Golf Club like our own because it’s a friendship that has existed between the two clubs and I pray that the cord that binds us together will never be broken.

    “I will like to say a big thank you to them for making the trip from Ibadan to Lagos despite the economic challenges considering that fuel is now N1050 per litre.” he said

    Similarly, Seyi Alaba, Captain Ibadan Golf Club appreciated the executive committee and members of the Ikeja Golf Club for being wonderful hosts throughout the event and even joked that there were plans to merge the two clubs in the nearest future. 

    “Maybe in the nearest future, we will merge the two clubs. The two clubs bonded so well and we see ourselves as one. 

    “Honestly, we are grateful and appreciate the hospitality extended to us by the Ikeja Golf Club,” he said.

  • Ikeja Golf Club host Bazuaye @ 80 kitty

    Ikeja Golf Club host Bazuaye @ 80 kitty

    The Ikeja Golf Club will Saturday play host to a golf kitty to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of its prominent members, and ex-football international Dr. Osarieme Bazuaye.

    The kitty, which is held today at the nine-hole green, will have friends and colleagues of the 23-handicapper Bazuaye in attendance.

    The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), who clocks 80 today, was among pioneers of mobile telecommunications in Nigeria and was also big in the Oil and Gas business before retiring.

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    Speaking in Lagos, the former defender of Electricity Corporation of Nigeria (ECN) FC and member of the Nigerian team to the 1972 West African University Games (WAUG), Bazuaye said he would also be launching a foundation for his Alma mater Edo College.

    “My friends will be donating towards it and I’m going to put in my own money alongside my family members. I want this foundation to outlive me. It is a way to give back to Edo College and assist the school authority.”

  • Adesokan Wins 2024 Ikeja Golf Club’s Veterans Cup

    Adesokan Wins 2024 Ikeja Golf Club’s Veterans Cup

    Veteran golfer, Gen. Adedayo Adesokan,  has won the 2024 edition of Ikeja Golf Club’s Veterans Cup, held  on Saturday at the Ikeja Golf Club course, Lagos.

    A total of 120 golfers; 90 veterans aged 65 and above, and 30 guest golfers, participated in the competition, sponsored by ADL Solutions.

    Adesokan, playing of 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. 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.

    Meanwhile, Wale Ayanbadejo won the male guest category with a score of 83 gross, 68 net, followed by Yomi Egbe who scored 79 gross, 68 net.

    Third in the category was  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, 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, Engineer Ayo Lawal, commended ADL Solutions for sponsoring the competition.

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     “On behalf of the veterans and Ikeja Golf Club, we express our gratitude to ADL Solutions for sponsoring this competition every year. We appreciate that you have continued to invest money and resources in the Veterans Cup. I also appreciate all the golfers who participated in this competition. Thanks for contributing to the success of this edition. I urge you all to continue to be sporty and take good care of your health,” he said.

    The competition runner-up and longest drive winner, Dr. Ogunbanjo, called on young Nigerians to embrace the game of Golf. “it’s always nice to be a winner. I basically put in my best, and came second. The competition is a good initiative for the veterans because you never get old playing golf, and the older you get, the more you like the game. I used to say when I was younger, that golf is a game for old people. When I started, I told myself that I wish that I came into the game much younger. So I encourage the young and old to embrace the game of Golf,” Ogunbanjo said.

  • Ikeja Golf Club champion emerges today

    Ikeja Golf Club champion emerges today

    A new Ikeja Golf Club champion will emerge today Sunday as top players from Saturday’s showdown will advance to the anticipated grand finale where finalists are keen to dethrone the reigning champion, Muyideen Olaitan.

    The 18-hole play will be contested for by the best of the best after over 200 Handicap 1 and 18 golfers took to the course yesterday in a bid to make the cut and stake their claim for glory on Sunday.

    The grand finale promises an exhilarating display of golfing prowess as finalists strive to emerge Club Champion in the absence of Olaitan who is not playing in the competition this year.

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    The finale will wrap up the week-long championship, which commenced on Monday, November 20, with staff and caddies. Subsequent days featured veteran golfers on Tuesday, November 21, a competitive challenge by female golfers on Wednesday, November 22, a special kitty and auction night on Thursday, and the main competition for golfers with handicap 19 and above on Friday.

    The competition is supported by ADL Solutions, 7Up, Express Payment, Prime Metro, and Golf View Hotels, enhancing the prestige and excitement of the competition.

  • Captain Sina Akinyemi: Integrated golf range our legacy for Ikeja Golf Club

    Captain Sina Akinyemi: Integrated golf range our legacy for Ikeja Golf Club

    When it is completed, the Integrated Golf Range under construction by the Ikeja Golf Club will be the most interesting range in the whole of Nigeria. 

    The idea in itself is model; an architectural feat that on its own is capable of driving golfers and newbies to the range.

    With completion set for six months, the state-of-the-art facility is smartly carved out of the challenging but tight nine-hole golf course of the 55-year old Ikeja Golf Club.           

    The model range is set over the club’s car park, so as a player sets out to shoot balls, he/she is greeted with a long line of cars parked underneath.

    This initiative is compelling because Ikeja Golf Club located in the city center of the most populated city in Africa, is the most used course in Lagos mainland. Urban development wouldn’t allow the golf club to expand further hence the need to be imaginative in pursuit of expansion and development.   

    Speaking excitedly about the project, captain of Ikeja Golf Club, Sina Akinyemi, said: “The integrated golf range is the legacy of my administration. It has a completion date of six months and in less than seven weeks of construction we have achieved tremendous work.” 

    Akinyemi announced that this year’s edition Ikeja Club Championship, which is their pinnacle competition, will tee off Monday, and will coincides with the first phase commissioning of the legacy project started by the incumbent committee.

    “By the time we are leaving in six months’ time, the project would have been completed and handed over to the club and that would be our legacy.

    “It is a state-of-the-art facility that will improve golfing experience for members of the club, and everyone.This project is set to place the golf club on the map of the golf world,” he added.

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    For one, it is expected that it will improve competition among golfers because there is a short and long range game areas. The short range will be opened and golfers can practice before they play and this reduces the advantage of the highly skilled golfers. When you spend time practicing well in the range you will become a better golfer and narrow down the gap between you and otherwise good players.” 

    The range will include long and short game areas, practice range, virtual golf simulation zone, lounge, and 60-vehicle capacity car park with roof netting among other facilities.

    “Situated behind the club house and work yard, the range stands at an elevated podium overlooking a 60-vehicle car park. It is divided into 10 columns with its own booths, so a group of golfers can take one of the booths to shoot balls and relax when they need too. There is bar lounge, virtual range and staff dorm also.    

    “Because golfers will be shooting over the vehicles, there is going to be roof nettings to provide cover for them. Not only that, we have an adopted school to the right of the range and the Hole 9 fairway to the left, so netting will be elongated to protect the two. We don’t want wayward balls to go into the school and obstruct players on the course. We have all areas covered and when we are done this range will be a one-in-town masterpiece,” added Akinyemi.

  • 200 golfers  to compete at Ikeja Golf Club tourney

    200 golfers  to compete at Ikeja Golf Club tourney

    • Committee unveils multi-million naira project

    At least two hundred golfers are expected to challenge for glory at the 2023 edition of the Ikeja Golf Club Championship, the club’s management committee has announced.

    The Club Captain,  Sina Akinyemi, made the announcement yesterday , during a press conference held at the Ikeja Golf Club.

    Speaking ahead of the championship, Akinyemi stated that this edition will be special, as it coincides with the 55th  anniversary of the club.

    “The Ikeja Golf Club is at the heart of the city of Lagos. We are set to host our annual pinnacle event, the Golf Club Championship, between November 20 and November 26. This edition is special because Ikeja Golf Club is 55 years old,” he stated.

    Also speaking, the Club’s Competitions Secretary,  Jenkins Alumona, stated that the Ikeja Golf Championship is expected to host 200 golfers from Ikeja Golf Club and other prestigious golf clubs in the country.

    Outlining activities for the week-long event, he disclosed that staff and caddies will raise the curtain for the Golf Championship on Monday 20 November. This will be followed by veterans and professional golfers on Tuesday 21 November.

    Women golfers will compete on Wednesday 22 November, after which a special kitty and auction night will hold on Thursday, 23 November. The main championship will commence on Friday, 24 November with guest players on Handicap 19 and above

    The men’s competition for golfers on Handicap 1 and 18 will hold on Saturday 25 November. Golfers with the best scores will proceed to challenge at the grand finale holding on 26 November.

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    Meanwhile, Akinyemi also announced that this edition of the championship will witness the phased commissioning of the Integrated Golf Range Project, a legacy project started by the incumbent committee.

    He explained that the Integrated Golf Range Project is a state-of-the-art facility that will improve golfing experience for members of the Ikeja Golf Club.

     “This project is set to place Ikeja Golf Club on the map of the golf world,” he added.

    Alumona added that the Integrated Golf Range Project will improve competition among golfers.

     “This edition will be the last easy edition for the winner because next year, the short range will be opened and golfers can practice before they play and this reduces the advantage of the highly skilled golfers,” he noted.

    The Integrated Golf Range Project will include Long and Short Game Areas, Practice Range, Virtual Golf Simulation Zone, Lounge, 60-vehicle capacity car park with roof netting among other facilities.

    The competition is supported by ADL Solutions, Express payment, Prime metro and Golf view hotels

    Other committee members in attendance at the press conference included Babatunde Ojo and Seun Aderibigbe, Vice-Captain and Treasurer respectively.