Botswana heroes coming for Third NGF/Plateau Junior Open Championship

The Nigerian heroes at the just concluded African Junior Championships in Botswana will be among the over 200 contestants at the third Plateau Junior Open Championship, the Nigerian Golf Federation (NGF) has revealed.

Nigeria finished in the sixth position at the championship in Botswana, which featured all the top junior players from across Africa.

Speaking on the Plateau Junior Open Championship yesterday, NGF’s Youth Development Officer, Emy Ekong said the organisers are ‘expecting more than 200 participants from across the country, including those that represented in Botswana in March.’

She reiterated that the championship, which will tee off on April 18 at the Rayfield Golf Club Jos, is open to players aged 18 and below, adding that the players are expected to arrive in Jos on April 18 for registration and acclimatisation with the Rayfield Club’s field, while actual competition will hold on April 19 and 20.

She added that the closing ceremony would hold on April 20, while the participants are expected to depart from Jos the following day.

Ekong said Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has become a stronger pillar for the sport, adding that he has promised to ensure the security and comfort of all the participants.

“Accommodation is free for those coming from outside Jos, just as entry and feeding (breakfast and lunch) are also free.

“This championship will serve as one of the National Ranking for the Order of Merit and qualifier for the 2020 All Africa Junior Golf Challenge in Egypt.”

Ekong advised intending participants to send their names/clubs to the NGF on or before April 15, 2019 for documentation.

Last year, more than 180 children featured in the competition, which is part of the NGF’s youth development and following the success of that edition, the organisers expect more players and clubs to register for this edition.