Tanimowo, Okoronkwo show class at DOAMF charity tourney

SIX handicapper, Lanre Tanimowo, returned to the clubhouse at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938, after shooting a brilliant 68 nett. His efforts were enough to earn him the top spot in the 5th Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial Foundation (DOAMF) Golf Tournament.

  At the one-day event, Tanimowo, who revealed that he had thoroughly primed himself for victory ahead of the tourney, shoved Michael Anukwuem to the runner up spot. 

  “I have been working hard for this event and looked forward to winning it. So I practiced hard for it,” Tanimowo said during the presentation ceremony.

  Captain of the section, Ted Iwere, in his remark referred to the DOAMF charity tourney as one event that has gained the interest of members and goodwill of sponsors. “I think it is because of the laudable cause the event pushes,” he added.

  The event was supported by public-spirited corporate bodies and individuals that included; Diamond Bank Plc, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Global EVC Ltd, PESLEY-PBTG Group, ARM Pension Managers, Caritas Communication, Arik Air, Apartment Royale, Cappa & D’Alberto PLC, Radial Circle Group, Channels TV, Nigeria Bottling Company, Seplat, Mobil Producing, Grand Oak, SIMS, CMCL Golf Tours, SPAR (Park ‘n’ Shop), Zenith Bank, Protea and Sheraton Hotels.

  In the ladies category, while Pat Okoronkwo, raced to the top at the end of proceedings with a five-stroke advantage having shot 69 nett, the duo of Stefanie Erles and Cathy Fischer settled for runner-up and third place respectively.

  Other winner at the tourney included, Peter Eben-Spiff, who won the men’s gross prize beating Uyi Akpata and Remi Olukoya to second and third place respectively. Gloria Joel, Angela Adegboyega and Maureen Reece also made the winner’s list.

  Coordinator of the DOAMF Charity Tournament, Pat Bassey said that the turnout at the event was heartwarming and even as it goes a long way to justify the cause it was set to promote.

“We feel highly honoured to have busy people gather for this event. It goes a long way to accentuate what this foundation is here to promote,” he said.