The inaugural edition of the Chief of Army Staff Golf Club tournament tagged “Chief of Army Staff Professional and Amateur Golf Competition” has come to an end on Sunday with various prices won in different categories.
The three-day tournament held at the TY Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club is in commemoration of the groundbreaking and official launch of the Golf Club performed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai.
The Army Chief, who was represented at the closing ceremony by the Chief of Policy and Plans Army, Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun, who is also the Chairman of the TY Buratai Club, said very soon the development of the resort will be visible for all to see and will be one of the best.
“It will eventually develop to a level that will compete with any other international golf resort and country club in the world in the years to come” said General Adeosun.
In his opening remarks, Captain of the TY Buratai Golf Resort and Country Club, Brigadier General Adekunle Ariyibi said 127 professionals participated in the tournament.
General Aribiyi said: “The club itself is fully owned by members of the Nigerian armed forces both serving and retired with resources coming mainly from members, cooperate bodies, friends and well-wishers of the club.”
It would be recalled that the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai on Saturday, 5th December 2020 laid the foundation for the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club at the Shehu Yaradua Barracks.
The competition is now an annual event and will be part of the army’s annual budget.
