2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup tees off April 2

Posted : 29 March 2025

No fewer than 350 golfers are set to compete for honors in the IBB International Golf and Country Club Lady Captain’s Cup 2025, scheduled to be held from April 2 to April 6 in Abuja.

The Lady Captain’s Cup is a prestigious tournament that brings together high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, golf enthusiasts, and community supporters.

The participants are expected to come together for a week of friendly competition, networking, and an extraordinary celebration of the achievements of the Ladies Golf Section under the leadership of the Lady Captain, Dame Julie Donli.

Donli told newsmen that the event would offer an unparalleled opportunity to celebrate golfers, corporate and individual sponsors of the Ladies Golf Section, and engage diverse audiences.

“It has been an incredible journey serving as the Lady Captain of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, with our theme for the year: ‘Ladies Supporting Ladies.’

“I have enjoyed the honor of leading an exceptional group of women who are committed to the advancement of golf and the well-being of our community.

“I am filled with gratitude for the incredible journey we have shared. Over the past year, we have accomplished so much together.

“We have hosted remarkable tournaments, expanded our membership, given back to the community, developed infrastructure, and strengthened the legacy of the Ladies Golf Section (LGS),” she said.

The Lady Captain noted that under her leadership, activities at the club had been vibrant and impactful, with key highlights.

“Some of our highlights include a significant increase in the weekly Thursday Kitty participation, growing from 28 to over 190 players.

“We’ve hosted major tournaments, including the 26th IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open Championship and the 25th IBB Ladies Close Championship.

“We expanded the Junior Open Championship, leading to two young Nigerian golfers earning World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).

“We completed a four-unit toilet and storage facility at the Driving Range, enhancing club infrastructure.

“We also focused on sponsorship, mobilization, strengthening financial sustainability, as well as national and international engagements,” she said.

She expressed appreciation to the sponsors, partners, and everyone who worked tirelessly to make the remarkable successes of the LGS 2024/2025 Committee possible.

She said their unwavering support had been instrumental in the success of the LGS 2024/2025 Committee.

She called on all participants to display the spirit of sportsmanship, adding that she would love to be remembered as a lady captain who was committed to her job, dedicated, hardworking, and passionate.

“As we look forward to an exciting round of golf and the championship ball/prize presentation over the next few days, I encourage all participants to embrace the spirit of fair play, friendship, and excellence.

“Together, we will continue to grow the game of golf and inspire even greater achievements. I look forward to a memorable event,” she said.

Omon Isemede, the Social Secretary of the IBB Ladies Golf Section, said the LGS committee had lined up a series of exciting events for the week-long tournament.

“The first day, April 2, will feature the Caddies Versus Ladies Competition because we intend to make it an all-inclusive event, so we can’t leave out our caddies, including our pros, who will be playing that day.

“We will also have a CPR training session for the caddies and ladies on that day because they are usually the first responders in the event of an emergency on the golf course.

“Thursday, April 3, will be the turn of the veterans/super veterans (men/ladies) competition, as well as a sickle cell anemia enlightenment and awareness session.

“Category three (men/ladies) 24.3 and above will compete on Friday, while Saturday, April 5, will feature the ceremonial tee-off, with several dignitaries expected to grace the occasion.

“The ceremonial tee-off will be followed by Category 2 players (men/ladies) (handicap index 15.8-24.2) event.

“Sunday, April 6, the final day, will see Category 1 (0.5-15.7) players (men/ladies) as well as our sponsors slugging it out on the green, with the dinner/prize-giving ceremony scheduled for 5:30 p.m.,” she said.

Isemede also revealed that the overall winner would be rewarded with a business-class return ticket to London, courtesy of Air Peace.

The LGS committee visited a motherless babies’ home in Gishiri shortly after the news conference held at the clubhouse.

2025 IBB Lady Captain’s Cup tees off April 2

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