The Kaduna Golf Tournament 2023, sponsored by First Bank, will begin on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Kaduna Golf Club in Kaduna.The tournament, which is the first of its kind since the Kaduna Golf Club's inception in 1921; 102 years ago, will be competed for by 200 amateur golfers in various categories in both the men's and ladies' divisions.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja ahead of the one-day competition, Mr. Ken Nwankwo, the captain of the Kaduna Golf Club, said that players, who will be selected from all over the nation, will compete for prizes in a variety of categories, including veteran men and women, handicap 0–12, handicap 13–18, handicap 19–25, and others.

He said the event, being the first-ever First Bank-sponsored tournament in the history of the Kaduna Golf Club, participants would have memorable stories to tell both about the club and the sponsor.

“This is the first time First Bank is hosting an event in Kaduna Golf Club, since its inception 102 years ago and it is going to be a memorable one for the participants. We are expecting no fewer than 200 golfers from across the country for the competition.

“There would be a lot of things to play for. We have a lot of attractive prizes to play for and the course is now in good shape.”

“First Bank, since it is the first time they are coming to the club, it will be an opportunity for them and the players to both network. So, we are expecting a lot and you know that First Bank is not just any other bank. I can remember their sponsorship of the Polo tournament in Kaduna and it was a topnotch, a lot of things to watch out for.

“This is going to be an experimental event and the subsequent editions would be much bigger,” Captain Nwankwo said.