Rasaq Muritala has emerged victorious at the golf tournament organised to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), which took place at the Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos.
Muritala, who played with a Handicap-8, secured the win by scoring a net 66, following a gross score of 74.
Following Muritala on the winners' list was Goke Akinboro, who claimed the first runner-up position with a net score of 70. Kehinde Kassim secured the second position with a net score of 71.
Further down the rankings, Olatinwo Oluyomi finished with a net score of 72, while Charles Onwude rounded out the top five in the men's net category.
In the ladies' guest category, veteran winner Chichi Alamu took first place with a net score of 72, closely followed by Shade Opawumi who achieved a net score of 75. Lady Nta Ekpo secured the third spot.
The Chairman of the competition's Planning Committee, Oluwaseun Aderibigbe, expressed his delight at the significant number of golfers who participated from various parts of the country.
Aderibigbe stated, "I am very happy to be the chairman of this landmark ICAN 60th anniversary golf tournament. We had a large turnout across the country and interestingly this is expected because golf as a sport shares some interesting qualities with ICAN, especially in areas of integrity."
ICAN President, Haruna Yahaya, commented on the shared values between golf and the institute, which influenced their decision to engage with the sport.
"Golf is a game of precision, integrity and critical thinking which resonates with the institute’s activities and it is an internationally acclaimed game for professionals," Yahaya remarked.
He further recommended golf to executives, suggesting that its practice could yield positive outcomes for both their health and business endeavours.
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