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HAMEED Adenekan, has emerged winner of the 63rd edition of the annual FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship.
Pious Eromosele, Media Officer of the tournament, made this known in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
Eromosele said that to come top in the keenly contested encounter, Adenekan grossed a score of 225 to beat his closest rival, Akeem Lawal, by two shots.
“Lawal, the second placed, opened his 54-holes account with an opening 75; 4-over the course par, a second day score 76 and a closing 76, losing by two shots to the winner.
“Adenekan’s journey to fame started with an opening level par 71, a second day score of 72 and a closing 82 to emerge winner,” Eromosele said.
Adenekan thanked FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd. for the opportunity to showcase his talent, saying the victory has put him in good stead for a shot at his long life dream of being a professional golfer.
“I am very happy. I also want to thank FirstBank for this tournament.
“This is a tournament every amateur wants to take part in because it helps our dream of turning professional. For me, the next thing is try and qualify for the elite professional cadre,” he said.
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Alebiosu, said that the bank was committed to sponsorship of the tournament.
Alebiosu said that FirstBank would not relent in its resolve to continue to impact the society through sports as this year’s Lagos Open coincides with 130th anniversary of the bank. (NAN)
PHOTO CAPTION: Nnaemeka Ejeh, Group Executive, Commercial Banking (South) Division, FirstBank; winner 63rd Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship, Hameed Adenekan; and Chairman, Ikoyi Club 1938, Tafa Zibiri-Aliu; in group photograph
A.I
Nov. 26, 2024
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