Air Assault, Club Emerges Ibom Golf Classic Winner

Air Assualt Golf Club, Port Harcourt, emerged over-all champions in the just-concluded golf tournament tagged “Ist Ibom Open Golf Classics 2010” held in Akwa-Ibom State.

The classics which was sponsored by the governor of Akwa-Ibom State, Obong Godswill Akpabio was attended by over eight golf clubs in the country.

In a chat with sports journalists at the Air Assault Golf Club during a golf kitty held in honour of the champions, the captain of the winning team, Sunny Ogubu said the team won with 232 stabbleford points over two days to lift the trophy.

Mr. Osubu noted that they registered for the tournament late with minimal preparation but were encouraged by captain of the club, Martins Okonkwo.

The winning team include Sonny Osubu, the team captain, Princess Joyce Nule, Matthew Ubi, Akeem Raini, Ali Zarewa and Friday Tadin.

In his remarks, the captain of the club, Martins Okonkwo, said he was proud that the club could boast of a team that could be relied upon, adding that it further proved that the club boasts good golfers.

Mr. Okonkow stated that the club was growing from strength to strength and thanked the players for a job well done.

He announced that the club would foot their transport bills as a show of appreciation, and disclosed that they are ready for a match-play with IBB Golf club Abuja on June 4, 2010 here at Air Assualt Golf Club.

Highlights of the day was the presentation of medals won by the team at Akwa-Ibom as well as the formal handover of the trophy to the club.  

Collins Barasimeyi