Isoboye Kalio has emerged championship winner after two days of grueling competition at the 7th edition of the Heineken sponsored LM Open which took place at the prestigious Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Kalio, a 3-handicapper, played 82 gross on the first day of the tournament and 85 gross on the second day to emerge overall net winner with 167 over 36-hole to emerge championship winner. In the female category, Susan Kolkotas won the overall best gross.
Speaking at the award presentation, Kalio, who hails from Okrika, Rivers State, said he never expected to emerge winner after he felt he performed below par on the first day of the tournament. “I never expected I would eventually become the winner. I am very surprised to have emerged winner after a poor performance on the first day. I am really happy, so proud to have won this. The tournament was very challenging. It is about one of the most difficult tournaments I have taken part in. My aim now is to continue to put in my best in the game,” he said.
The arduous 2-day tournament at the 18 holes Le Meridien Ibom Golf Course which is regarded as the most challenging golf course in West-Africa saw 121 golfers slug it out at the championship. The tournament started in 2011 and is attracting more golfers from other countries.
Speaking at the awards presentation, General Manager Consultant IMG, Ibom Golf Club, Sam Logan, stated that the professionalism of the organisation of the LM Open has attracted golfers from within and outside Nigeria. “We are going to also have two LM opens next year which would also be very exciting. We are determined to keep making it better with every edition”, he said.
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| L-R: General Manager Consultant IMG, Ibom Golf Club, Mr. Sam Logan (left), and LM Open Championship Winner, Mr. Isoboye Kalio during the award presentation at the just concluded 7th LM Open at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, Uyo |
Kalio, a 3-handicapper, played 82 gross on the first day of the tournament and 85 gross on the second day to emerge overall net winner with 167 over 36-hole to emerge championship winner. In the female category, Susan Kolkotas won the overall best gross.
Speaking at the award presentation, Kalio, who hails from Okrika, Rivers State, said he never expected to emerge winner after he felt he performed below par on the first day of the tournament. “I never expected I would eventually become the winner. I am very surprised to have emerged winner after a poor performance on the first day. I am really happy, so proud to have won this. The tournament was very challenging. It is about one of the most difficult tournaments I have taken part in. My aim now is to continue to put in my best in the game,” he said.
The arduous 2-day tournament at the 18 holes Le Meridien Ibom Golf Course which is regarded as the most challenging golf course in West-Africa saw 121 golfers slug it out at the championship. The tournament started in 2011 and is attracting more golfers from other countries.
Speaking at the awards presentation, General Manager Consultant IMG, Ibom Golf Club, Sam Logan, stated that the professionalism of the organisation of the LM Open has attracted golfers from within and outside Nigeria. “We are going to also have two LM opens next year which would also be very exciting. We are determined to keep making it better with every edition”, he said.
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