The 2024 Nigeria national finals of the annual World Corporate Golf Challenge concluded in an exhilarating finish at the Ikoyi Club 1938 golf section on Sunday with Upstream Commercial Assets emerging victorious in the two-day competition.
Featuring standout players Akeem Lawal and Tim Ayomike, Upstream Commercial Assets secured the win with a combined score of 80 stable ford points, surpassing their closest competitors by 4 points. This victory grants them the honour of representing Nigeria at the world finals, scheduled to be held at the Iconic Mission Hills Resort in Haikou, China, from October 25 to November 1, 2024.
Elated with their triumph, Team Upstream pledged to be exemplary representatives in China, viewing this opportunity as a chance to elevate both Upstream Commercial Assets and Nigeria on the global stage.
Ade Dare, sponsor of Upstream Commercial Assets, praised Ayomike and Lawal for their outstanding performance and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering golf’s growth in Nigeria. He emphasized that the team’s success, driven by the dedication and hard work of its players, exemplifies the rewards of serious practice.
Despite Upstream’s victory, Team Guinness Nigeria, represented by Adebayo Alli and Anthony Unuavworho, vowed to return stronger next time. They finished in second place with a total of 76 stableford points, achieving an impressive closing score of 42 stableford points on Day 2.
Remi Olukoya, CEO of Falcon Golf Development Company and Nigeria’s representative for the World Corporate Golf Challenge congratulated the winners and pledged to continually improve the tournament. He also extended his gratitude to sponsors including RwandAir, Aquafina, Foreshore Waters, Suzuki Motors by Cfao, and Meristem for their support.
Joining the 2024 winners will be Team Grand Cereals, victors of the 2023 WCGC, consisting of Vitus Ezinwa and Peter Eben-Spiff, along with several other eager golfers.
