First round (leg14) of the Race to Nigeria masters (Pro/Am) tournament
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14th leg race to Nigeria masters: U. Anoruo takes lead in 1st day of the tournament.
It’s is another exciting season of The Race to Nigeria Masters; Leg 14.
In the beautiful city of Owerri with 36°C weather condition, 6 players are on it again; on the struggle to subdue the luscious green of the Arsenal Golf Course.
Coming first place on the leaderboard with 2 over par (74) is U. Anoruo; He started his round with a par in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 11th, 13th, 16th and 17th hole bogey in 15th and 18th hole , double bogey in 4th and 10th hole and birdie in hole 8th, 9th, 12th and 14th hole. He eventually finished the front nine with a par to make 35 and back nine with 39, finishing the round with 2 over par (74).
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In a media chat with the africantour correspondent, Anoruo said “I am very excited to lead in the first day of the tournament, But I hope to do more in subsequent rounds.
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In second position with 1 score difference is J. Moses who played 3 over par (75). He played 5 bogeys, 2 birdies and 11 par.
“Although today's game was fair one, I'm happy to be at second place but tomorrow is another hopeful day, I'll go hard on the course”, Moses said in a media chat.
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The rest of the players are hopeful that they play better in subsequent rounds and make it to the top of the board. Would they be able to take over the board, you can only get to know by sticking around and staying connected.
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