8thHeineken/LM Open Tees off November
28
..Over 120 Golfers Expected
A GOLFER ABOUT TO SWING ON THE TURF IN IKOYI,LAGOS RECENTLY.
SOURCE:NEW TELEGRAPH
The eighth edition of Heineken/Le Meridien Open
Golf competition will tee off on November 28 at the prestigious 18 hole Le
Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo Akwa Ibom State.
The two day competition - which will last till November
30 - will be sponsored by Heineken, the World’s leading international premium
lager beer. The Le Meridien Ibom Golf Course, which is regarded as the most
challenging golf course in West-Africa, will witness over 120 top golfers from
within and outside Nigeria slug it out in the championship.
Heineken has been a
major sponsor of the tournament since its inception four years ago. According
to Senior Brand Manager, Mrs. Ngozi Nkwoji the brand is a “Big Friend” of the
game hence its continued sponsorship which is an attestation of its resolve to
strengthen and promote the game of golf in Nigeria. “Heineken, a world class
beer has decided to associate itself with the game of golf, an international
sport. We intend to help build the image and standard of the sport through our
continuous support” She added.
Commenting on Heineken’s continued sponsorship
of the tournament, General Manager/ Consultant IMG, Ibom Golf Club, Sam Logan
said he is very pleased to have “Heineken as part of this tournament. Heineken
is a brand we are happy and excited to be associated with. It is the number one
beer in the world and a large sponsor of golf events across the world. The
brand has been part of all the LM Opens and also the very first beer sponsor
that signed up with us. I appreciate their great supportfor the tournament over
the years.”
The LM Open comprises a series of tournaments
played on a quarterly basis on the Ibom Golf course, Uyo. The tournament is prided
as one of the best golfing events in Nigeria and has continued to attract
golfers. The competition has witnessed tremendous growth since its inception 4
years ago. The first tournament had only 64 players.
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