golf
Experience the ultimate golfing adventure on our meticulously maintained courses and top-of-the-line facilities. With challenging fairways and breathtaking scenery, we're the premier destination for golf enthusiasts of all levels.
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Our story
Undoubtedly the golf game is for the Noble Mind one can therefore say with all modesty that the Golf section has the most active members who take playing their game seriously like one preparing for the Combridge Exam. Playing golf in Benin Club is always smooth because of the well Maintained Course. It is a section to be for all round fun and social life, if in doubt just try hole 19 to know what fun and social life is
Golf section
Benin Club 1931 is a story of success due to the enormous support from individuals and cooperate donations. Its facilities are constantly updated to cater for over 3,000 active members. Yearly, these donations give us the ability to sustain the name “The Home of Golf”.
Chief Anthony Enahoro, CFR the Father of Golf was the first Nigerian Member of the Club. He became an Honorary Member of the Club in 1955, an honor conferred on him by the Resident (Who was his Golf playmate) when the Club was still an all-European Club in his capacity as a Minister holding a number of portfolios. The incipient Club house got burnt in 1968 and a lot of valuables were destroyed.
The Golf Section was rebuilt in 1972 by Pedrocchi Nigeria Ltd. It was extended in 1984 and renovated in 2009. Yearly, additional facilities are required to meet up with the standard of play and help maintain the Golf Course. These include tractors, green mowers, brush cutters, logistics vehicles and other essential facilities.
It is pertinent to mention that the Golf Section has produced some of the best Golfers in Nigeria and this is due to the never ending support from Donations to the Golf Sections. Donations and Sponsorships of any kind to the Golf Sections helped in the growth and expansion of its facilities and infrastructure. The Golf Section hosts tournaments on a regular basis, with Golfers from all over the country participating in them. This continues to be possible due to support and assistance from individuals and corporate bodies.
Our membership however cuts across a broad spectrum of people from all walks of life. We have over 150 active golfers and having these equipment and facilities will help increase the standard of play and make it more enjoyable.
Over the years, the baton of leadership has moved through 47 Captains.
Undoubtedly, the game of Golf is for Noble minds. Playing Golf in Benin Club is always smooth because of the well maintained course. It is a Section to be for all round fun and social life. If in doubt, just try hole 19 to know what fun and social life is.