The 11th International Golf Open of Cameroon has been launched in Yaounde by the Minister of Sports Physical Education, Prof. Narcisse Moulle Kombi.
About 200 golfers from 15 countries are taking part in this competition which is coming after five years due COVID-19.
This year there are about 70 professionals, 75 amateurs, 33 caddies and 16 children competing to back home a sum of six million CFAF.
While launching the tournament at the Golf Club in Yaounde on Tuesday May 7, 2024, the Minister of Sports and Physical Education Prof. Narcisse Mouelle Kombi called on participants to put in their best for the competition to be the pride of Africa.
The President of the Provisional Management Committee of the Cameroon Golf Federation, Evelyne Ebongue indicated that everything is set for the tournament to be a success technically and medically.
During her speech at the opening ceremony, she told the golfers that the Federation has taken measures for an effective tournament.
Participants on their side say they are also prepared for the tournament and their desire to win the prize.
The Captain of team Cameroon, Christian Tchana, on her part, said their goal is to keep the cup at home
Innovations
Before organizing the competition, the Golf Club has been renovated for the event in compliance with international norms and standards to beautify the environment and give it a different look.
About eighty percent of participants are already in Cameroon, others will be in the country before Thursday May 9, 2024.
The professional competition will begin this Thursday May 9 followed by amateurs on Saturday.
Stroke Play and Stableford are the game formats adopted by the committee.
A snippet of their know how was demonstrated after the cutting of the ribbon by the Minister of Sports and Physical Education.
The opening ceremony was attended by top government officials and the Ambassador of Belgium to Cameroon H.E, Eric Jacquemin
Meantime, participants are intensifying training ahead of their games during the competition.
The 11th International Golf Open ends on Sunday May 12 with the awards ceremony.
The previous edition was in 2019 with Willy Gift one of Nigeria’s prolific professional players taking the trophy back to his Country.
Natacha Lehman
