Ayu, Wada, 111 Others Inducted Into TYB Golf Club

Former Senate President Iyorchia Ayu and former Kogi State Governor Idris Wada were among 113 new members inducted into the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBIGRCC) during its third induction kitty in Abuja on Saturday.

Other inductees included Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, Air Vice-Marshal Ayodele Hanidu and Dele Oye, while Wada’s wife, Halima, was also inducted.

The event combined a golf competition with activities to familiarise the new members with the club’s traditions and activities. These included an induction ceremony, oath-taking, presentation of induction packages, a clubhouse tour, a cocktail reception and a putting competition.

The club’s Captain, Brig.-Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, said the induction marked a milestone in its efforts to expand membership and promote participation in golf.

He said the club aimed to provide an environment where members could develop their golfing skills, build relationships and contribute to the growth of the sport.

The Vice-Captain, Dr Ali Peters, said the turnout reflected growing interest in the club and golf as a platform for recreation and social interaction.

He added that the club would continue to organise competitions and other activities to encourage participation and help golfers improve their skills.

In the main competition, Godwin Gabriel emerged the overall net winner in the inductees’ category with a gross score of 72 and a net score of 67, playing off a handicap of five.

K.K. Yusuf won the best gross prize in the category with 83, while Mike Ekoja Onoja finished runner-up in the net category with 73, having returned a gross score of 85 off a handicap of 12.

Nana Abubakar claimed the best lady prize in the inductees’ category with a net score of 68 after returning a gross score of 90 off a handicap of 22.

In the guests’ category, Bernard Onzima emerged the best net player with 70, having recorded a gross score of 85 off a handicap of 15.

Moses Omopariola won the best gross prize in the regular members’ category with 74, while Makrub Datu claimed the best net prize with 67 from a gross score of 85 off a handicap of 18.

Andrenyong Ehidiamben finished runner-up in the members’ net category with 68 after returning a gross score of 86 off a handicap of 18.

In the members’ ladies’ category, Judith Igwugwu won the best net prize with a reported score of 68, while Henrietta Anegbode finished runner-up with 74. Vera Oduyebo claimed the best gross prize with 101.

In the veterans’ category, D.D. Ahmadu emerged the best net player with 71 from a gross score of 85 off a handicap of 14. Oyo-Ita E. finished runner-up with a net score of 73 after returning a gross score of 83 off a handicap of 10.

The special skills contests saw Shesudeen Haladu win the men’s nearest-to-the-pin prize after placing his ball two feet from the hole.

Omopariola won the men’s longest-drive contest with a drive of 258 metres, while Abubakar claimed the ladies’ prize with a drive of 259 metres.

The induction brings 113 new members into the club as it seeks to expand its membership and encourage greater participation in golf.