Epe Sets Record as Acropolis Golf Course Holds Inaugural Tourney in Okija, Anambra

The Acropolis Golf Course, Okija in Anambra, has held its maiden tournament with no fewer than 82 professional and amateur golfers from across Nigeria participating.

Francis Epe, Nigeria’s reigning number-one golfer from Ikoyi Country Club, won the tournament with 12 under par 60 to set the course record at the inaugural event.

Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, the promoter of the Acropolis Gardens and Residence Golf Course facility who teed off the game on Saturday said the goal was to re-introduce Okija, his community, to the world.

Gift Willy of Python Golf Club was the runner-up with eight under par 64, while Benin Golf Club’s Chukwudi Okoro, placed third, shooting 67.

Nkechi Nwaokolo, a 36 handicapper won the lady’s category with a 112 gross score with a net of 76 to beat Rita Izojie with two strokes at 78 net to the second place.

Nkechi Musa-Tolani picked the third prize returning a 79 net score in 18 holes.