The 11th edition of the International Golf open of Cameroon officially kicks off this Tuesday May 7, 2024 at the Yaounde Golf Club in the Bastos neighborhood.
The competition brings together about 200 professional and amateurs golfers from fifteen Countries across the globe.
The opening event will be presided over by Cameroon’s Minister of Sports and Physical Education, Narcisse Mouelle Kombi.
Participants are from Cameroon,South Africa,America,England,Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe,Uganda,Togo,Ghana,Tchad,Rwanda and Zambia
The tournament scheduled from the 7th to 12th May will run in two phases:
The first phase with Professionals on Thursday 9th May, 2024 followed by amateurs.
The competition has been organized with technical assistance from the Ministry of Sports and Physical Education and it will be coordinated by the Cameroon Golf Federation.
Game Format
The formats adopted for the 11th International Golf Open is Stroke Play and Stableford and is for golfers from 11 to 60 years of age
Those who will perform well during the competition will be awarded prizes on Sunday May 12, 2024 ranging from 156 thousand to six million CFA Francs.
Program of the Tournament
Tuesday May 7:
3:30 Pm: Official Opening Ceremony
Wednesday May 8:
2 Pm:Press Conference
Thursday May 9:
7am:Beginning of the Professional Competition
Saturday May 11:
7am: Amateurs’ session
Sunday May 12:
7am: Last day of competition for Professionals and amateurs
2 Pm: Awards ceremony
4 Pm:Sunday Tropical Party
Natacha Lehman
