Golf: Evelyn Oyome Retains Championship Title at 25th IBB Ladies Open
Evelyn Oyome, representing Ikoyi Club 1938, clinched victory once again at the 25th IBB Ladies Open held in Abuja.
With a total gross score of 242 across the three-day tournament, Oyome secured the top prize for the 2024 championship.
Having also claimed the title in 2023, Oyome surged ahead after the second day, maintaining a four-shot lead going into the final round. She displayed exceptional skill to overtake Uganda’s Kabasweka Peace in a tightly contested battle for the championship.
Reflecting on her win, Oyome expressed her joy at defending her title and achieving back-to-back victories. She said, “I am filled with joy for winning this tournament for the second time. Though, it is my fourth time winning of golf titles. But defending the championship and winning it back to back is a great joy for me and I am happy I did it.
“The secret behind this wins is that I have been playing golf handicap that I should play as a single digit repeatedly. So, it’s hard work that I have been doing for long time that is paying off. Continued playing of golf every time led to this success. Once there is a good golf course where I can be able to exercise and play my game, I am good to go in any tournament in my category.”
Grace Agbo of IBB International Golf County and Club secured third place with a total score of 252, while Ugbegu Igho of Asaba claimed the nett prize with a score of 218. Sandra Haruna and Lady Captain Folashade Olateju, both representing IBB Golf Club, finished second and third, respectively, in the nett category.
Lady Captain Folashade Olateju praised the success of the championship, highlighting the smooth organization and absence of incidents throughout the event.
She remarked, “The championship has been a huge success. We started in 13th with the Pros, after which amateur golfers took over the stage and Since then, I thank God that there is no casualty.
“Rounding it up today, I thank God for making it a big success. After this, we still have Lady Captain Day, this is to round up my tenure as the Lady Captain for 2023-2024 year. Thank God Nigerian is the overall winner of the competition taking the first prize.
“The Ugandans, we won’t deceive ourselves are good players. They are better because most of them face the game squarely where we, Nigeria women have some other things we do besides playing golf.”