By Ado Salisu
The inaugural TYB Lady Captain’s Cup Championship concluded on Sunday at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club, crowning S.J. Marcus as the overall female best net winner.
The three-day tournament, which teed off on Friday, marked a milestone event for the club’s ladies’ section and delivered an impressive showcase of talent, camaraderie and competitive spirit.
Playing off a handicap of 14, Marcus returned a remarkable 141 net score, outpacing her closest contenders—Patience Abechi with 152 net and Rose Nyam with 155 net—to clinch the ladies’ Division 1 title. Elizabeth Samuel secured the best gross award with a 178 gross score over two days.
Marcus described her victory as “surreal,” attributing her success to perseverance, focus and mental strength.
Winning the maiden edition of this championship feels like a milestone,” she said. “I kept my rhythm and trusted my swing. The camaraderie among the ladies made the competition even more meaningful.”
She also praised Lady Captain Maureen Apute for her leadership and encouraged young female golfers to remain committed to their growth in the sport.
Category Highlights, Men’s Division 1: Winner: Isaiah Okonofua — 68 net (handicap 8) Runner-up: Babajide Ashebu — 72 net. Veterans, Ladies Best Net: Mary Rose Obioha, Ladies Runner-up: Florence Anyanwu, Men’s Best Net: Paul Erokoro and Men’s Best Gross: Martins Adabo. Super Veteran Champion: Dibu Ojerinde
Club Captain Brig.-Gen. Nicholas Ashinze praised the organisation and turnout, describing the championship as a celebration of “golfing excellence, sportsmanship and unity.”
Vice Captain Dr. Ali Peters noted that the maiden championship had set a new benchmark for the ladies’ section. This tournament has set a standard for excellence. It must not be a one-off—we must sustain this momentum,” Peters said.
He highlighted the critical role of caddies and support staff, calling them “the engine behind every successful tournament
