Achukwu Emerges Best Net Winner at TYB Golf Resort's Inaugural Kitty

Tuesday Amola Achukwu has emerged overall best net winner at the 2026 TYB Lady Captain and Exco's inaugural Kitty tournament held in Abuja.

Playing off a handicap of 17.3, Achukwu returned a gross score of 82 and a net score of 65 to clinch the title on countback. The tournament was organised by the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf Resort and Country Club to mark the inaugural outing of Lady Captain Jumai Adamu.

S.J. Marcus posted the best gross score of the tournament with 83, while Eunice Pam finished runner-up in the overall net category with a score of 67.

Category Winners

In the Ladies Category One (handicaps 0-18), Patience Abechi emerged best net with a gross score of 84 and a net of 67. Judith Igwugwu placed first runner-up with 100 gross and 68 net, while Yohanna Mercy finished second runner-up with 92 gross and 67 net.

Faith Osaze claimed the Ladies Category Two net prize (handicaps 19-54), returning 101 gross and 67 net to win on countback. Nura Umar recorded the category's best gross score of 74, while Habila Zakaria finished runner-up net with 76 gross and 65 net.

In the Men's Category One, Agiozie Chinedu Ibekwe emerged best net 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 clinched the Men's Category Two net prize with 98 gross and 66 net, winning on countback. Retired Maj. Gen. Ekwenugo Chioba recorded the best gross score of 85, while DD Ahmadu finished runner-up net with 89 gross and 68 net.

Veterans and Super Veterans

Martin Adaboh emerged best net in the Veterans Men category 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 with 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 with 89 gross and 68 net, while Florence Anyanwu won the Super Veterans Ladies category (for golfers aged 65 and above) with 104 gross and 77 net.

Auxiliary Prizes

O. Abangwu won Nearest to the Pin in the Veterans Ladies category at 7.5 feet, while Victor Garba claimed the equivalent prize in the Veterans Men category at five feet. Vera Oduyebo won Nearest to the Pin in the Ladies category at two metres, while Ugo Chigborogu topped the Men's category at five feet.

Victor Ezugwu recorded the longest drive among Veterans Men at 235 metres, while Sarah Fabuyi won the Ladies Longest Drive at 255 metres. Achukwu capped off an impressive outing by also recording the overall Men's Longest Drive at 305 metres.

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Speaking after his win, Achukwu expressed delight at clinching the overall best net prize following a highly competitive round. "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, adding that the victory had given him renewed confidence to keep improving his game and supporting future competitions at the club.

Lady Captain Jumai Adamu said the inaugural tournament was designed to foster friendship, participation and healthy competition among 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.

She noted that the strong turnout — with no fewer than 266 golfers participating — reflected the growing interest in golf and reinforced the importance of creating more opportunities for competition and social engagement among players. She also commended the organising committee and volunteers for their dedication in ensuring the event's success.

Representing Club Captain Brig. Gen. Nicholas Ashinze at the tournament, Vice Captain Ali Peters congratulated Adamu and her committee on a successful debut event. "The quality of competition and spirit of sportsmanship demonstrated today are encouraging. The club will continue to support initiatives that promote golf, friendship, and excellence," he said, urging all participants to sustain that spirit of camaraderie beyond the tournament.

The event featured golfers competing across various handicap and age categories, with prizes awarded to top performers in each division.