10 African countries set for IBB Ladies amateur golf tourney
08 January 2025 |
3:20 am
No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries are set to battle for honours in the 26th edition of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Amateur Ladies Open in Abuja.
No fewer than 400 golfers from about 10 African countries are set to battle for honours in the 26th edition of the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Amateur Ladies Open in Abuja.
The tournament is scheduled to hold from February 13 to 17, 2025, at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Lady Captain of the club, Dame Julie Donli, revealed that this year’s tournament, themed: “The Abuja Experience,” promises to be unforgettable.
She said the Abuja experience would include city tour and cultural displays, adding that couture from northern Nigeria, as well as cuisines and delicacies that would captivate and impress guests would be displayed.
“All is now set for the Ladies Section of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja to host the 26th edition of the IBB Amateur Ladies Open.
“We are expecting no fewer than 400 golfers, ladies and gentlemen who will be playing as guests from within the country as well as from other African countries.
“It is going to be an Open to remember as we will be showcasing our culture, dressing, food, drink, music and a good taste of our hospitality. We will be welcoming all our players in a special way and taking them on a tour around the city, which promises to be fun and exciting.”
Donli continues: “The beautiful thing about the championship is that it starts on Valentine’s Day, which is February 14, so there is going to be so much love in the air.”
She revealed that so far, about 10 African countries have indicated interest in participating in the championship, with over 400 players expected from across the country and the rest of the world. She listed some of the participating countries to include Uganda, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, and the hosts Nigeria.
The Lady Captain assured that everything had been put in place to ensure an exciting outing for all the participants, with several side attractions lined up for the five-day event.
She noted that the championship is important because it had the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), adding that the professionals would also take part in the tournament with so many mouth-watering prizes to be won.
“The championship will feature a female professional tournament with a $5,000 prize money. The Amateur championship boasts a return ticket to the UK, and an all-expense paid weekend stay at the Ibom Golf Resort in Uyo, along with other interesting prizes. It will be preceded by a caddies and course workers’ competition which is the first of its kind,” she stated.
Donli stated that registration for the tournament would close on January 24.
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