PHOTOS: Golfers Storm Ibadan For Special Golf Kitty In Honour Of New Atayese Of Ile Ife, Mogaji Alabi
Golfers stormed Ibadan, Oyo state capital at the weekend to celebrate, an Ibadan Chief, Mogaji Oladiran Alabi on his recent installation as Atayeshe Of Ile Ife.
The Ibadan Mogaji, Chief Oladiran Alabi was installed as Atayeshe of Ladin-Lakoro, Ile Ife last Saturday by Oni of Ile, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi through, Oba Isaac Adesina, Olu of Lakoro.
In commemorating the installation the Elite Golfers of Ikoyi Club 1938 organized a golf kitty and dinner party in honor of Mogaji Alabi.
At the end of the energy-sapping golf kitty tagged ‘ Atayeshe of Mogaji Oladiran Gulf Kitty”, the duo of Mbonu R. and Adebusuyi M. were declared champions in various categories.
Our correspondent reports that a dinner and presentation of prizes and awards took place in the evening at the Akogun Tunde Afolabi Pavillion of Ibadan Golf Club.
Representing Ibadan Golf Club Captain, Second Vice Captain, Seyi Alaba, while congratulating the Ibadan Mogaji in a warm welcome address appreciated all the guests for gracing the occasion.
Chairman, Elite Golfers of Ikoyi Club 1938 Tafa Zibiri-Aliu, expressed his delight to be in Ibadan with other golfers to celebrate Mogaji Alabi on his installment as Atayeshe, noting that his personality deserved such great honor.
He further emphasized that the club had always maintained high standards, admitting only individuals of impeccable record, pedigree, and social standing as members.
Winners and consolation prize winners at Atayeshe of Mogaji Oladiran Gulf Kitty” include:
Nearest to the Pin Hole 1 – Mbonu R. Tiger Golf Club
Longest Drive Hole 18 – Adebusiyi M. Ibadan Golf Club
Ladies Runner-up Net – Ayonote J. Elephant Cement Golf Club, Sagamu
Ladies Winner Best Net – Abijo. O, Ibadan Golf Club.
Men 2nd runner up Net – Akinsanya L. Ikoyi Club 1938.
Men runner up Net – Adekunle T. Ikoyi Club 1938.
Men Winner Best Net – Adebusuyi M.
Ibadan Golf Club
Men Winner Best Gross – Audu K. Ibadan Golf Club
Best Elite Golfer Invited Guest – Aderibigbe K, Ikoyi Golf Club 1938.
Elite Golfer Ladies Runner Up Net – Falaiye A. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938.
Elite Golfer Ladies Winner Best Net – Alabi G. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938
Elite Golfer Men 2nd Runner Up Net -Basir O. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938
Elite Golfer Men Runner-Up Net – Mordi K. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938
Elite Golfer Men Winners Best Net – Adegboye A. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938
Elite Golfer Men Winners Best Gross – Adegboye A. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938
Best Endaviour Elite – Akinola T. Ikoyi Golf Club 1938.
Abijio Olabode Folashade, a member of Ibadan Golf Club and present vice lady captain, in her remark, said: “We are here to felicitate with the Mogaji Oladiran Alabi, who is the present Atayese, Mogaji Oladiran Alabi.
“I met him a couple of years ago and he has been a very good brother to me. Anytime he is around Ibadan, he will send for me so that we can hang around, wine, and dine together.
“So, my prayer is for God to continue to bless and protect him and all that he has. And he will answer the new title for long in Jesus’ name.
The Atayeshe, Mogaji Oladiran Alabi, thereafter thanked all members of the Elite Golfers of Ikoyi Club 1938 and the leadership for celebrating his new title with him in a larger capacity.
