ABEOKUTA – Golf enthusiasts at the 2024 Alake Golf Tournament at Abeokuta Golf Club (AGC), Oke Mosan, Ogun State came to a close on Saturday as Johnson Linus emerged the overall winner with a net score of 67.
A total of 112 golfers teed off at the tournament sponsored by Oando Plc was organized in honor of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, also to serve as a platform to honor the monarch enduring legacy and contributions to Egbaland.
Linus (7) from AGC beat second-placed Fatai Ajibade (4) who played 73 net to win the men’s 0 – 8 category while Azeez Odejayi (4) placed third with 74 net after beating Akande Omoniyi (8) on count-back. Desmond Matthew from Ikoyi Golf Club won the best gross award with a gross score of 66.
The professional category was a tough battle as Kabiru Aminu from Ilorin Golf Club played 68 gross to beat the duo of AGC-based pros, Samson Arowolo, 71 gross, and Nojimu Sofela, 73 gross respectively.
In the men’s category 9 -19, Idowu Olujimi (19) emerged AGC winner with 70 net after beating David Ogunseye on count back in the AGC category. Idowu Johnson from Tiger Golf Club, Ibadan played 69 net to win the guests category.
Similarly, Olaitan Shabi won the AGC men’s 20 – 28 category with 68 net just as Oluwaseun Aderibigbe from Ikeja Golf Club won the guests category. Also, Ruth Luwoye (25) won the AGC regular ladies with 79 net while the guest event went to Omolola Aderibigbe of Ikeja Golf Club with 85 net.
Ladi Adegbite (29) played 67 net to win the veteran cadre just as Modupe Famuyiwa beat Korede Alabi on countback to win the special category.
The longest drive award was won by Ruth Luwoye (AGC) and Desmond Matthew (Ikoyi) in ladies’ and men’s respectively. The nearest the pin award ladies went to Abiola Adewusi just as Johnson Linus picked the men’s event.
Ismail Adams played 86 gross to beat Dotun Ajobiewe on play-off in the staff category. Taiwo Usman won the senior caddies event with 74 gross while the junior caddies award was won by Shuaib Olawale with 82 gross.
