Ladan Emerges Winner of 37, 38 Regular Course Retirement Kitty
Air Vice Marshall Dalhat Ladan has emerged as the overall best net winner of the retirement kitty for Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers.
The 18-hole Special Retirement Kitty played at the TYB Golf Club was in honour of the Regular Course 37 and 38 military officers.
Ladan playing off handicap 16 with a gross score of 80 and 64 net won the overall best net prize.
S.J. Marcus won the best net prize in the ladies’ category after she played off handicap 15 with a gross score of 83 and 68 net.
Maj.- Gen. I.T Ali, won the best net prize for the 37 Regular Course category after playing off handicap 22 and posted a gross score of 94 and 72 net.
While Retired Maj.-Gen. D. Ehiorobo took home the best net prize for the 38 Regular Course category after playing off handicap 21 and posted a gross score of 89 and 68 net.
Ladan said on the sidelines of the award on Monday that he was elated and proud to have won the best net prize, adding that the tournament organisation was top-notch.
“As a golfer, it is always a thing of joy and pride whenever you win a competition.
“Whenever we come to play golf, every golfer comes to win, so when you win, you are very proud of yourself.
“This competition, which is the 37 and 38 Regular Course retirement tournament, was very well-organised, and I am very happy to have participated in it.
“I am proud to also have emerged as one of the winners of the competition having emerged as the overall best net winner of the day.
He noted that the victory was no mean feat as he was up against some very good players in the tournament.
“Indeed, we had very good players as it was a keenly contested competition.
“Although I emerged as the best player today, it doesn’t mean that I will continue to be the best.
“Sometimes the game just comes. It is your lucky day, and you play well, and that was exactly what happened to me today,” he said.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa said that the purpose of the tournament was to honour the retired senior military officers for their unwavering commitment to serving the nation.
“Golf is good for gentlemen and everyone loves playing the game.
“We know the health implications and how golf encourages good health, friendship and spirit of sportsmanship.
“That’s why we are here to celebrate members of the 37 and 38 Regular Course retirement kitty.
Just to honour them and tell them thank you for their service to humanity and now they have more time to play golf, which means they will even be healthier than before,” he said.
Maj.-Gen. Samson Jiya, the Captain of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abu, appreciated the CDS for finding time out of his busy schedule to o e retired senior military officers.
“Despite his tight schedule, he has found time to come and grace our seniors’ 37 and 38 Regular Courses retirement kitty.
“We expect to see more of them in retirement here at the club, to come and keep fit, exercise and have good swings,” he said.
Jiya explained that golf was a game that made one exercise from the head to the toes.
He noted the length of the least golf course was about 6 to 8 km, adding that it wasn’t as strenuous as football.
“So, it is essential that men and women engage in golf and you only walk briskly, take your sh, t and have time to discuss with friends.
“Unlike football, it is too strenuous and if you look at the ages of our senior officers who have retired and whom we are honouring, of course you know, football is out of the question for them.
“So, golf is the best sport that they can engage in,” he said.
The LOC Chairman, Maj. Gen. Bolaji Salami said golf was life and encouraged the retired senior military officers to take to the game while out of service.
“Today’s golf is all about life because golf itself is life.
“So, that is why we are all gathered here to celebrate us (members of 37 and 38 Regular Course, who have retired from service.
“We want to encourage them that in and out of service, golf is the type of sport they should be involved in,” he said.
Ali Peters, the Vice Captain of T, B also expressed gratitude to the CDS for honouring the club’s invitation to serve as a special guest of honour at the event.
He said that the CDS had shown his commitment and dedication as a member of the club and the game of golf. Arts Forum Enlightens Students on Innovative Digital Tools
