PGAN Lauds Gov Over Golf Tournament

The tournament director of Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria (PGAN), Johnbull Dangorfa, has disclosed that the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, has volunteered to sponsor a tournament where professionals will compete for the sum of to million naira as first prize money.
Dangorfa, who made this known to Tidesports source, on Monday in Port Harcourt said the tournament was scheduled to hold at Rayfield Golf Club 1913, Jos, Plateau State, that took the teeoff last Monday and the climax will be last Sunday.
He lauded the noble and benevolent gesture of Plateau State Governor and said the event will also be used to commission the redesigned 18 green course at the Rayfield Golf Club.
According to him, the sponsor of the governor is the life Vice President of PGAN  and he has been very supportive towards the game of golf especially among professionals.
“He is desirous to ensure that golf attains its pinnacle in Nigeria and other sports “Dangorfar said.
The PGAN president urged  other state governors to emulate the gesture of the Plateau State Governor and sponsor a similar tournament with huge prize money tag  in their  respective states, adding that such venture will boost the development of the game in the country.
The seasoned professional golfer, however enjoined his fellow pros to take advantage of the tournament and use their participation in the tourney to sharpen their skills in preparation for other  major opens coming within and outside the shores of Nigeria.