Sports: African golfers to compete at Bayelsa tourney

Professional golfers from four African countries namely Zimbabwe, Ghana, Gabon and Cameroon will be part of the maiden Bayelsa State Governor’s Cup International Golf Tournament, which holds from March 4 to 7 in Yenagoa.

The event, which is organised by the HSD Golf and Country Club, is meant to mark the one year anniversary in office of Governor Douye Diri, a statement on Tuesday by the club’s captain, Richie Etonye, said.

Etonye, who is also the Permanent Secretary, Government House, Yenagoa, said a mini-golf lounge and an open-air relaxation sports bar built in honour of the governor would also be officially inaugurated.

According to him, the golf tournament will be played under the guiding COVID-19 protocols.

He said, “There will be mouth-watering prizes to be won ranging from giant trophies, millions of cash prizes for the overall winners, a Toyota car and more. The tournament is also open to golfers from across the country, not just the four African countries.

“It is going to be a massive event. Our club’s aim is to also use the golf tournament to drive tourism development in the state by bringing in multinationals to experience the best of Bayelsa hospitality as well as to explore vast business and tourism potential of the state.” Punch