Ibom Golf & Country Club

Happy Birthday to our iconic Captain, Rt. Hon. Usenobong Akpabio.
Sir, we wish you long life and God's abundant blessings.
Cheers!

COVID-19: 5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY SAFE AT THE GOLF COURSE.

During this period, the average avid golfer is torn between 2 worries: boredom at home, and fear of the virus outside. In such a scenario it could be quite confusing whether to play or not.
So whether you're hitting the range or playing a few holes, here are five tips to keep you safe, if you decide to play.

1. NO MORE HANDSHAKES

It’s customary at the end of a round of golf to shake hands with your playing partners and, in some cases, even share a hug. For the foreseeable future, that’s a complete ‘no no’. Instead, just give an appreciative nod and a smile and, if you really must go further, try an ‘elbow bump’ or tap clubs instead.

2. PUTT WITH THE PIN IN

On January 1 last year, the R&A and USGA changed their rules to make it permissible to putt with the flagstick in. Under Rule 13.2a(2), “There will no longer be a penalty if a ball played from the putting green hits a flagstick left in the hole.” Plenty of players at all levels of the game have already adopted this practice. Now, it’s time for everybody to do so.

3. HANDLE ONLY YOUR OWN GEAR

No more picking up your playing partners’ ball or markers. Forget carrying their clubs or sharing tees. So long as you only handle your own equipment, you will be significantly reducing the chance of transferring germs. And as for random balls you might find whilst looking for your own in the rough, leave them where they are. You don’t know where they’ve been or who’s been handling them.

4. AVOID THE CLUBHOUSE & BAR

There's currently an ongoing Government lockdown in the state. This prevents gatherings at public places including bars, restaurants and clubs for the time being. As a result, it is in your best interests to forego that victory beer. Try to limit the amount of time you spend in the clubhouse, even changing your shoes in the car park, if need be. Some people won’t like that, but too bad – we’re dealing with unprecedented times and, sadly, ‘proper etiquette’ will need to adapt to these extenuating circumstances.

5. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

It is recommended that people try to stay a minimum of six feet from one another in order to restrict the spread of the virus. So, stand on the other side of the tee box when your playing partner is teeing off, keep a healthy distance when you’re walking down the fairway and, whatever you do, forget about hiring a buggy.

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We ushered in the year 2020 with pomp and celebration as we organized a classy All-White Golf Tournament in February at the Ibom Golf & Country Club, in celebration of the new year.

All participants were later treated to a buffet at the end of the tournament.

Pictures below.

We ended 2019 on a high, with an End-of-Year golf tournament which held on December 21st 2019 at our 18-hole Ibom golf course.

The tournament which was sponsored by Senator Obong Bassey Albert (OBA), representing the people of Uyo Senatorial District at the Senate, paraded golf players from within and outside the state.

View pictures of the memorable event below.

From November 29th to December 1st 2019, we played host to the Nigeria UK Golfing Association (NUGA) at the prestigious Ibom Golf Hotels & Golf Resort.

We organized a very exciting tournament between the Nigeria UK Golfing Association and the Ibom Golf & Country Club at our world-class golf course where we came out victorious.

Below are pictures of the tournament.

The Ibom Golf & Country Club hosted His Excellency, Udom Emmanuel Victory Golf Tournament in May 2019, in celebration of Governor Udom Emmanuel's victory at the polls.
Below are pictures of the tournament.

Coming soon!

Welcome to the official page of Ibom Golf & Country Club, unarguably one of the most beautiful golf clubs in Nigeria.

Our golf course is a 72 par, 18 hole golf course, with lush and well-manicured greens and fairways, delicately littered with natural palm trees, and is elegantly situated in-between the prestigious 5-Star Ibom Hotel's sprawling accommodations and the beautiful marina resort.

The club also boasts of a well-stocked pro golf shop, a healthy gourmet restaurant, a bar, and comfortable relaxation spaces.

Little wonder golf enthusiasts, lovers of nature and fun seekers from all around the world frequently gravitate towards this unique recreational destination all year round.

Don’t just take our word for it. Visit the Ibom Golf & Country Club and experience it for yourself.

Our Bestputts Golfers Shop is on-site to cater to all your golfing needs with an array of professional golf equipment and designer apparels of international brands such as Titleist, Callaway, Adidas, etc.

Welcome to the official page of Ibom Golf & Country Club.