In the AbudulJelili Adesiyan Golf Kitty tournament at the Ibadan Golf Club (IGC) reportedly organized to mark the birthday celebration of the immediate past Police Affairs Minister, Brig.-Gen. Edward Lot has clinched the first position after playing 70 Net.
Lot revealed after winning the tournament, said his vigorous training in the last three weeks had yielded positive results, “I’m very happy with the efforts that I had put into playing today and training ahead of this tournament.”
” I have been off golf for a while and this past three weeks, I had gone through a lot of training and lessons, am hoping to reduce my handicap as soon as possible so as to be able to play better. I’m happy with this feat and it can only be ascribed to hard work,” he said.
Former governor of Osun State, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, commended Adesiyan for his continuous support to the growth of golf in Nigeria while also explaining that Nigeria needed more support from persons like Adesiyan for Nigerian sports to thrive.
“He’s a committed golf enthusiast and his efforts in the development can’t go unnoticed, he’s one man whose whole life revolves around golfing,” he said.
The Captain of IGC, Oladiran Ibironke, described Adesiyan as an astute golfer and committed promoter of golfing, “he’s one man that is addicted to golf because at every opportunity he supports IGC with his time, money and equipment. He’s also a trustee of IGC.”
The celebrant, Adesiyan on his 65th birthday celebration also reiterated his commitment to supporting IGC and golfing in the country.
