Dilli Emerges Overall Winner of Umelo’s Kitty

Posted : 19 May 2025

Dennis Dilli has emerged as the overall winner of Maj. Gen. Godwin Umelo (Rtd.)’s 60th birthday golf kitty in Abuja. The tournament, held in honour of Umelo’s milestone birthday, teed off on Wednesday and concluded Sunday night at the TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club, Abuja.

Dilli, who played off a handicap of 24, returned a gross score of 88 and a net score of 64 over 18 holes to claim the overall victory. Expressing his delight, he said, “It felt special because it is my first-ever win in a tournament.”

He attributed his success to consistency and integrity, adding, “I have been playing in many tournaments here at the club for a long time but had never won anything. Many friends discouraged me from continuing, but I refused to give up until I finally achieved my goal. My message to everyone is to keep playing fairly—it’s about being kind to yourself and your fellow players. You must also maintain integrity and sincerity in all you do.”

Dilli also thanked the celebrant and tournament organisers, noting that Umelo’s goodwill had endeared him to many people, both the influential and the less privileged, which explained the large turnout at the event.

John Odoh, playing off a handicap of 5, with 72 gross and 67 net, finished as best net in the men’s Division 1 (handicap 0–14) category. Melody Adekunle, off handicap 12, scored 81 gross and 69 net to become runner-up net, while Joel Bizinta secured the second runner-up spot in the category. The best gross prize went to Saturday Otubo, who returned an impressive 74 gross.

In the ladies’ Division 1 (handicap 0–18) category, Lizzy Samuel, playing off handicap 16, scored 90 gross and 74 net to claim best net. Grace Luka, also off handicap 16, took the runner-up prize with 92 gross and 76 net.

Dibu Ojerinde was best net in the Super Veteran category, playing off handicap 27 and returning 107 gross and 81 net. The best net prize in the Veteran category went to A. Mandara, who played off handicap 18 with 89 gross and 71 net, while Martins Adaboh won the best gross prize with 84 gross.

Moses Idoko emerged winner of the professional category, taking home a mouth-watering ₦3 million purse. Idoko played 66 gross to pocket ₦580,000. Oche Odoh was runner-up with 68 gross and ₦510,000, while Musa Usman settled for the second runner-up prize of ₦380,000 after returning 69 gross.

In the auxiliary award category, Prince David won the longest drive prize for the men’s category, while Mariam Abdulsalam claimed the longest drive prize for women. The nearest-to-the-pin awards went to Gabriel Godwin for the men’s category and Veronica Muda for the women’s category.

Dilli Emerges Overall Winner of Umelo’s Kitty

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