Nigerian golfer Adoji Ondoka leads the professional field at Ibori Golf & Country Club as Daniel Mayuku celebrates his 60th birthday with a major golf gathering.
By Golden Page News | 20 August 2026
ASABA, Delta State — Nigerian professional g emerged as the standout performer at the Honourable Daniel Mayuku Pro-Am Birthday Kitty held at the Ibori Golf & Country Club (IGCC) in Asaba, Delta State.
Ondoka carded three-over-par on the 72-par course to win the professional category, edging Abubakar Mustapha on countback after the pair finished level on score.
The tournament brought together more than 100 professional and amateur golfers from Delta State and beyond, combining competitive golf with celebrations marking the 60th birthday of former Delta State House of Assembly member and longtime IGCC figure, Honourable Daniel Mayuku.
Competitive field produces multiple winners
Professor Robert Dode took the IGCC Men’s category with a 75 net, overcoming Sandy Memeh on countback.
In the women’s category, Prinye Obuaya recorded 78 net to claim the title ahead of Igho Ugbegu.
The men’s best gross prize went to John Okojie, who returned an 81 gross, while Destiny Okoh won the women’s best gross award with 90 gross.
The Super Veterans category was won by Dr Tosan Popo, who posted 78 net, finishing ahead of Professor Ifo Amata, who recorded 82 net.
In the Veterans category, Sifo Oniti produced 76 net to defeat Omordi George Ugbomah.
Omosigho Obakpolo won the Guest Ladies category with 77 net, while Bilaye Ibrahim claimed the Guest Men’s prize with 78 net, finishing ahead of Ogaga.
The Senior Pro title went to Omenuko, who finished four-over-par, while Winifred Amina matched that score to claim the Ladies Pro crown.
Mayuku praised for contribution to Nigerian golf
The celebration also provided an opportunity for members of Ibori Golf & Country Club to honour Mayuku’s longstanding contribution to the sport.
IGCC Captain Alex Joe and immediate past captain Chief Patrick Ukah described Mayuku as an important figure in the club’s history and Nigerian golf generally.
Mayuku has served as captain of Ibori Golf & Country Club on four occasions and also previously led the club’s ladies’ section.
Former ladies’ captain Igho Ugbegu described Mayuku as an ardent golfer whose six-year absence from the golfing circuit had created a noticeable gap, while expressing optimism about his return.
Mayuku calls for renewed focus on professional golf
Speaking after the event, Mayuku thanked members of the club and participants for celebrating his milestone birthday with him.
The former Warri South-West representative in the Delta State House of Assembly said that although he had spent six years away from active participation in the golfing circuit, he had continued to follow developments in Nigerian golf.
He also called for Nigeria to strengthen its professional golf structure and attract more international competitions.
“There’s a need for Nigeria to reinvent itself on the Professional Golf Association Tour in a bid to attract international golfing events to the country,” Mayuku said.
As part of the celebration, Mayuku donated golf equipment to Ibori Golf & Country Club, alongside the presentation of prizes to winners across the various categories.
The tournament therefore served not only as a birthday celebration but also as a gathering highlighting the depth of golfing talent in Nigeria and the importance of supporting the country’s professional and amateur golfing ecosystem.
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