By Solomon Nwoke
The lush green fairways of Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Benin City, Edo State, beckons the best of the country’s golfers as the air is filled with excitement and anticipation for Dr. Jackson Gaius Obaseki @ 80 Birthday Golf Tournament.
The golf tournament, a fitting tribute to the Octogenarian, former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) tees-off today through Friday, 2025 at the club.
BCGS Captain, Engr. Stephen Ebaretonbofa said that the invitational golf tournament would feature over 200 golfers across Nigeria and beyond, adding that the event is organised by BCGS Management Committee and other notable members.
The captain affirmed that friends, family, and golfing buddies will gather to mark this significant milestone, sharing stories, laughter, and a few golf swings on the course.
The excitement builds as the tournament schedule unfolds today with the Caddies taking center stage while tomorrow, the professional golfers take to the course, competing for top honors.
On Friday is day of friendly rivalry as veteran ladies and men’s, super veteran men, ladies hcp 29 – 26, and men’s hcp 19 – 28 take part in the golf festivities to showcase their skills.
The event will climax on Saturday with the grand finale featuring the special guests, guests, regular ladies hcp 0-28, and regular men’s hcp 0-18 competing for the top spot. Also, the dinner and presentation of prizes is slated for evening as winners will be presented with beautiful trophies and various golf items such as golf bags and clubs.