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Some of the top golfers from the Catholic community will gather at the Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Club, Lagos, on October 23 to vie for honours at the second edition of the Marian Classic tournament, the organisers have said.
Organised by the Catholic Golfers Association of Nigeria, the tournament, which is open to golfers across the country, seeks to bring together Catholic golfers and players from diverse backgrounds, fostering fellowship, unity and networking through the game of golf.
According to the chairman of the Organizing Committee, Sir Emmanuel Okene, this year’s tournament would, for the first time, honour a departed priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele of the Catholic Diocese of Warri, who recently passed away.
The Marian Classic Tournament is expected to provide an avenue for sporting excellence, social engagement and the promotion of the Catholic faith.
Okene said: “As we tee off for this year’s Marian Classic Tournament, we are coming together as a community to honour a shepherd we dearly miss — the late Fr. Mario Ozele. Fr. Mario showed us the true meaning of authentic evangelization.”
To keep his mission alive, a portion of our donations and tournament proceeds will go directly towards his ministry’s efforts to publish and distribute his evangelisation materials, just as he passionately did during his lifetime.”
The tournament will feature several competitive categories, including men’s, women’s, priests’ and veterans’ competitions for both men and women. Other special prizes will be awarded for the Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin and Overall Gross categories.
Chairperson of the Competition Committee Mrs. Fatumata Soukonou-Coker said that “the tournament will be played in the Stroke Play format, with a shotgun start to ensure a seamless, engaging and inclusive experience for golfers of all skill levels.”
The Catholic Golfers Association of Nigeria is open to the Catholic laity, priests and religious, reflecting its inclusive commitment to building a community united by faith and a shared passion for the game.
