PH ladies open ends in grandstyle


 



Love Dareke is the winner of the 32nd edition of  Porthacourt ladies open golf championship 



Love Dareke recorded the highest gross score to emerge the overall winner of the championship 


However, in category two, former lady captain of Porthacourt club golf  Eva West scored  298 gross to cart home the top prize in that  category


Speaking shortly after receiving her top prize winner of the tournament Love Dareke expressed joy for coming top in the tourney


She particular commended the tournament organizing committee for putting up a wonderful tournament, adding that she and other participants had a swell time both on and off the golf course during the competition.


In her address, the lady captain of Porthacourt club golf section, Ereby Oyekwere lauded all the sponsors who bankrolled the championship especially the headline sponsor Cobil Nigeria Limited, followed by  Charborne global services and other numerous companies and corporate and notable individuals for their enormous support which was worthwhile to ensure the tournament witnessed a huge success 


Ereby Okwekwere who was full elation while making her speech also thanked the leadership of Lady golfers Association of Nigeria for gracing the event and other notable dignitaries who came from far and wide to be part witness the Porthacourt ladies open


Also speaking , chairperson of the tournament organizing committee Susan Colekotas also hailed the sponsors for their support and commended all the participants for their performance on the golf course 



Meanwhile  a special award was  given to former governor of Rivers state Right Honourable Chiibuike Rotimi Amaechi for his grave  support towards the development of sports especially the game of golf 


Others who bagged awards  at the remarkable event include  Chief  DR Mrs Bintu Fatima and managing director of Cobil Nigeria Limited  Chief Engineer Obi Illoanusi and other dignitaries who played a key role in ensuring the tournament witnessed a huge success 




Our correspondent that the leadership of lady golfers association of Nigeria commended the lady captain of Porthacourt club golf section Ereby Oyekwere and her tournament organizing committee for  staging a memorable championship.


By Barididum Leema 

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