Chief Leo Edochie was the cynosure as he mounted the Hole 1 tee box of the Phython Golf course in the ongoing 5th edition of the Pro-Am CIO Golf Classic.
At exactly 11:58, the elegantly-dressed renowned celebrity golfer whacked the ball to the applause of the sizeable crowd in the flight that had Rohit Gupta, Paschal Onyemaobi and Mohammed Lawal.
With the tee area quiet, Edochie handled the pressure calmly, swinging masterfully in one of his few tournaments as a golfer.
Chief Edochie’s impact since embracing the sport has been profoundly phenomenal, and he would not even be dampened on the day by a troublesome sore thumb that forced him to abruptly pull out.
“It’s more advisable to exit than aggravate the recurring injury,” one of the sympathetic golfers told Edochie.
“That’s life,” says Leo as he wished his playing partners well.
A man of uncommon passion and dexterity, the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Solotone Global Ventures Limited turns his attention to his avowed dedication to golf as its prime promoter.
“The truth is that golf offers unquantifiable benefits that many people are unaware of, be it in networking, camaraderie, recreation and relaxation.
“By tomorrow (Sunday, November 17, 2024), you’ll see a good number of my friends who will be here (Python Golf Course in Port Harcourt). The idea is to introduce them to golf at a close range. They will get the opportunity to watch the final day and closing ceremony of the tournament and to get a feel of what it’s all about.”
Edochie’s expansive layout for the development of golf in Nigeria is mind-blowing. He is passionate about establishing a “golf academy ” in the near future in order to give “kids from all backgrounds” the window to the sport.
“I’ve always said that I’m a crusader for this game,” notes Engr. Edochie. “My ambition is to chart that development pathway and to encourage even people who haven’t had any contact with the sport”.
Tomorrow, all eyes will be on Leo Edochie and his entourage as he continues to spread the gospel of this enthralling sport.
