BOEING, OTHERS PARTICIPATE IN AVIATION CUP AFRICA GOLF TOURNEY, AS FAAN WINS

BOEING, OTHERS PARTICIPATE IN AVIATION CUP AFRICA GOLF TOURNEY, AS FAAN WINS

Organized in collaboration with Aviation Africa Summit, second edition of the premier Pan-African golf tournament conceptualized to celebrate the the common aerodynamic nature of aviation and golf held the day after the summit.

The tournament which held in IBB International Golf & Country Club, Abuja, had team participation from Ibom Air, Dana Airlines, Air Peace, MamaJ Aviation Consult, Sabre Travel Solutions, South African Airways, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, League of Airport & Aviation Correspondents, 7Star Global Hangar, Wakanow and Boeing.

It also fielded players who played in the single category. At the end of the keenly contested round of golf, the duo of Nasir G playing off handicap 17 and Grp. Capt. USA Sadiq playing of handicap 18 — from FAAN — recorded a combined 75 Stableford points to cart home the trophy for the team game category.

In the singles category, Isaac Balami of 7Star Global Hangar carded 41 Stableford points, to beat Matthew Adekunle — who recorded 38 Stableford points — to the winner’s trophy.

In the Lady’s category; Courage Chigere won with 34 Stableford points, while Imelda Aba of Ibom Air won both ‘Longest Drive’ and ‘Nearest To The Pin’.

Speaking after the tournament, the CEO of Diplomacy Publishing & Events, organizers of the tournament — Sòókò Deji Ajomale-McWord — expressed gratitude to the organizers of Aviation Africa Summit, participating teams and sponsors of the tournament, for making the tournament a resounding success.

“It’s only the second edition and a good number of aviation brands that matter are already identifying with it and expressing their pleasure with the creativity, innovation and delivery of the event”, he said.

When asked which destination will host the 3rd edition, he said “all things being equal, it would be South Africa”.