Tuesday Amola Achukwu emerged as the overall best net player at the 2026 TYB Lady Captain and Exco’s Inaugural Kitty held at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club in Abuja.
Achukwu, playing off a handicap of 17.3, posted a gross score of 82 and a net score of 65 to claim the overall prize on countback in a highly competitive field.
The tournament was organised to mark the inauguration of Lady Captain Jumai Adamu and attracted 266 golfers who competed across several handicap and age categories.
S.J. Marcus recorded the best gross score of 83, while Eunice Pam finished as the overall net runner up with a score of 67.
In the Ladies Category One for golfers with handicaps between 0 and 18, Patience Abechi took the best net prize after returning 84 gross and 67 net. Judith Igwugwu finished first runner up with 100 gross and 68 net, while Yohanna Mercy placed second runner up with 92 gross and 67 net.
Faith Osaze won the Ladies Category Two net prize for handicaps 19 to 54 after posting 101 gross and 67 net, securing the honour on countback. Nura Umar recorded the category’s best gross score with 74, while Habila Zakaria finished runner up in the net category with 76 gross and 65 net.
In Men’s Category One, Agiozie Chinedu Ibekwe emerged best net player with 80 gross and 64 net. M.O. Ajani posted the category’s best gross score of 89, while Anthony Onyishi finished runner up net with 93 gross and 66 net.
Akande Abiodun won the Men’s Category Two net prize after returning 98 gross and 66 net on countback. Gen. Chioba recorded the best gross score with 85, while DD Ahmadu finished runner up net with 89 gross and 68 net.
Martin Adaboh took the Veterans Men best net prize with 79 gross and 65 net, while Halima Wada finished runner up with 117 gross and 92 net.
Farida Wada won the Veterans Ladies best net prize after recording 86 gross and 69 net, while Idris Wada placed runner up with 101 gross and 77 net.
In the Super Veterans category, Okeke Odili emerged best net player with 89 gross and 68 net. Florence Anyanwu won the Super Veterans Ladies category for golfers aged 65 and above, finishing with 104 gross and 77 net.
The auxiliary prizes also produced notable performances. O. Abangwu won the Veterans Ladies Nearest to the Pin prize after finishing 7.5 feet from the pin, while Victor Garba claimed the Veterans Men prize at five feet.
Vera Oduyebo won the Ladies Nearest to the Pin prize at two metres, while Ugo Chigborogu took the Men’s prize at five feet.
Victor Ezugwu recorded the Veterans Men’s Longest Drive at 235 metres, while Sarah Fabuyi won the Ladies Longest Drive with 255 metres. Achukwu also produced the overall Men’s Longest Drive of 305 metres.
Speaking after his victory, Achukwu said he was pleased to finish as the overall best net player in a strong field.
“I am delighted to win the overall best net prize. The competition was strong, and I appreciate the Lady Captain, the organisers, and my fellow golfers,” he said.
He added that the victory had given him greater confidence to continue improving his game while supporting golf competitions at the club.
“This victory gives me more confidence to keep working on my game. I congratulate all the winners and participants for displaying great sportsmanship,” Achukwu said.
Lady Captain Jumai Adamu said the tournament was organised to encourage participation, friendship and healthy competition among club members and invited golfers.
“I am very happy with the success of this inaugural tournament. I sincerely appreciate the club leadership, golfers, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to making it possible,” she said.
Adamu said the large turnout demonstrated the growing interest in golf and the need to provide more opportunities for players to compete and interact.
She also praised the organising committee and volunteers for their commitment to ensuring the event was successfully staged.
Ali Peters, Vice Captain of the club, represented the Club Captain, Brig. Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, at the tournament.
Peters congratulated Adamu and her committee, commending them for putting together what he described as a successful inaugural event.
“On behalf of the Club Captain, Brig. Gen. Nicholas Ashinze, I congratulate Lady Captain Jumai Adamu and her committee on a successful inaugural tournament,” he said.
He also praised the standard of competition and sportsmanship displayed by the golfers, adding that the club would continue to support initiatives that promote golf, friendship and excellence.
Peters congratulated the winners and participants, urging members to maintain the same spirit of sportsmanship and fellowship beyond the tournament.
“We congratulate all the winners and participants and encourage everyone to continue contributing to the growth and development of golf at the club,” he said.
