By Seyifunmi Odunuga
The organizing committee of the annual Leopard Ladies Golf Tournament and Beauty Pageants has concluded plans to stage the 4th edition of the unique golf event from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th January 2022 at Arsenal Golf and Country Club, located within the military barracks of 32 Artillery Brigade, Obinze Owerri.
The organizing committee for this exceptional golf show comprises veteran lady golfers which includes Barr. Mrs. Ongodi Nkwoji as team leader, Maureen Reece, Sumbo Oshile, former Lady Captain of both Ibadan Golf Club and Tiger Golf club, the coordinator, Remi Johnson and Mary Gabriel, Committee members,
Every participant for the golf and beauty show event are expected to be clad in leopard skin print attire according to the tradition and concept of the tournament that is focused on women empowerment with particular interest in women in golf.
“The idea is to show a desire to connect with nature, interact and enjoy the secured serenity of the lush green Arsenal Golf course”, said the team leader of the event who is popularly known as Mrs. Mike and also a wife to the late golf enthusiast, Okpata Mike Nkwoji.
She added that “the Leopard Golf and Beauty Pageant is not just one of a golf tournament like we used to. It is a unique one that was conceptualized to showcase our tradition and wearing leopard print is a way of saying “I’m a woman who is not afraid of being identified with African chutzpah”.
While assuring golfers of their safety, the committee explained that Arsenal Golf and Country Club was founded in 2003 and till date have never had any security issue, but has a standard golf course located within the military barracks of 32 Artilery Brigade, Obinze Owerri.
Photo Captions: Leopard Golf Beauty Pageant Team.
