Ojo Ilesanmi and Sade Opawunmi were the star performers at the weekend when the serene fairways and lush greens of the Smokin Hills Golf Resort, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, came alive with over 80 golfers from across the country. It was the renewed Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo Memorial Toyota Golf Tournament, an event that has become a symbol of sportsmanship, philanthropy, and community development.

Hosted under the distinguished presence of the Alara of Ilara-Mokin, Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti, and graced by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as well as the founder of Elizade Group and Toyota Nigeria Limited, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo.

Ilesanmi, playing off handicap 16, carded an impressive 69 (three-under net) to top the men’s leaderboard, ahead of Ojuolape Olatunji and Balogun Ayodeji, who settled for second and third places. In the men’s veterans’ category, Iyare Peters and Kunle Adebayo took top honours, while Adebisi Abdulrasheed won the gross prize.

In the ladies’ division, Sade Opawunmi, with a 14-handicap, dazzled the field with a superb four-under net to claim victory, beating Diana Osmond by three strokes, while Chichi Alamu placed third with 76. Ekiti’s golf prodigy, Grade Yusuf, captured the ladies’ gross trophy with a score of 88, while Oluwadare Aminat clinched the Nearest to the Pin award.

Speaking on behalf of Toyota (Nigeria) Limited, Managing Director, Kunle Ade-Ojo, reaffirmed the brand’s long-standing commitment to social impact through sports.

“Golf for Toyota Nigeria is more than a game; it is a platform that mirrors our values of integrity, creativity, and customer satisfaction,” he said. “Through this tournament, we honour the benevolent legacy of our matriarch, the late Elizabeth Wuraola Ojo, and extend our corporate social responsibility to the Ilara-Mokin community – fostering both sports development and internal tourism in Nigeria.”

Ade-Ojo emphasised that the economic and social ripple effects of the yearly event continue to strengthen community bonds and promote inclusivity, adding that Toyota Nigeria remains dedicated to advancing initiatives that contribute positively to society.

Also present at the epoch making event to add glamour were the MD of Elizade Motors, Mrs. Taiwo Ade-Ojo, the CEO of JAC Motors, Demola Ade – Ojo, and Mrs Funmi Ade – Ojo Sobowale.