Shamah emerges winner of inaugural Skal golf tourney

Nigerian golfer, Aroune Shamah, playing handicap 11 made history after he scored 77 gross and 66 nets to emerge as the overall winner at the just concluded maiden edition of Skal Golf Tournament in Lagos. Over 100 golfers across Nigeria participated in the one-day tournament put together by the Seven Spot and facilitated by Skal […]

Nigerian golfer, Aroune Shamah, playing handicap 11 made history after he scored 77 gross and 66 nets to emerge as the overall winner at the just concluded maiden edition of Skal Golf Tournament in Lagos.

Over 100 golfers across Nigeria participated in the one-day tournament put together by the Seven Spot and facilitated by Skal and staged at the prestigious Ikeja Golf Club.

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86 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.

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

Jimoh Ogundare and Bonny Obieze placed second and third respectively while Chichi Alamu emerged the best lady golfer overall with a score of 80 gross and 67 nets.

President, Skal Nigeria, Daisi Olotu, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to promoting sports tourism through the tournament while thanking the sponsors for supporting the event.

 “Today, we are all gathered here to celebrate friendship and to recognize distinguished golfers who have exhibited true sportsmanship and excelled in the just concluded golf tournament.

 “To all the participants, no matter how good you get, you can always get better and that is the exciting aspect of this beautiful game,” he said.