Ikoyi Club golf captain Adekunle bows out

After successfully serving his members over the past 12 months, captain of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Tade Adekunle, has ended his one year tenure.

Hailed as one of the most successful captains in the section, Adekunle leaves office with high accolades from appreciative members.

Part of his historic achievements easily pointed at is the wire mesh bordering hole-1 fairway and the golf range. Also of note are the remodelled and re-grassed tee boxes to international standard, especially hole-1, which is now the signature hole and many others.

Expressing his appreciation for the love shown to him during his reign, the outgoing captain pledged to continue to work hard for the glory of the section and Ikoyi Club at large.

Meanwhile, a special golf tournament; Captain’s Day Golf Tournament put in place to celebrate his tenure, ended on a thrilling note on Saturday with Elias Igbinakenzua emerging winner.

To come top in the oversubscribed competition, Igbinakenzua grossed a score of 95, for 70-net beating Kuna Ikiba on countback. Mark Yalaju was further down on the winners chart in the third position after netting a score of 70 also losing on count back.

Perennial winner, Peter Eben-Spiff won in the gross category for men with a score of 78 beating Joachim Afe on countback.

Terry Otunya won the veteran category followed by Felix Majekodunmi who ducked in the second position.

Babatunde Oni, the current vice captain now steps in as captain and would administer the section for the next 12 months as well.