Life President of Nigerian Professional Golfers Association, General Ibrahim Haruna (retd) and top players of the game have described the Bayelsa 18-Hole Golf Course as world class structure which can create job opportunities and generate revenue for the state.
Mr Haruna asked the state governor’s successor to sustain the project, an opinion also shared by prominent lawyer, Joe Gadzama who also witnessed the inauguration of the Golf Course in Yenagoa.
Flags of different countries in Africa adorned the sky, announcing their presence in Yenagoa as the Inaugural Invitational Open Golf Championship
tees off at the Bayelsa Golf Club in the state capital.
The swipe of golfers kept the course busy for two days with the Bayelsa State Governor showing signs of a skillful player at fifty three.
The ceremonial tee off was witnessed by professional and amateur golfers from South Korea, Ghana, Cameroun, Gabon and Nigeria. Medals were presented to players who were outstanding at the inaugural championship.
