Heineken Sponsor Ladies Nigerian Golf Open

Brewery Heineken is set to sponsor Nigeria’s Ikoyi Club Ladies Golf Open Championship tournament which tees off between December 1 and 2, 2011 at the prestigious Ikoyi Club, Lagos.

Jacqueline Van Faassen, Senior Brand Manager, Heineken said: “Heineken is a premium international brand and we have decided to associate with golf as an international sport .We have decided to endorse the Ikoyi Club Ladies Golf Open Championship because it is different and also helps to depict the strength that lies in women.

“Sports in Nigeria are going through tough times and we intend to help build the image and standard of sports through continuous support”.

The two-day tournament, hosted by the Lady Golfers, Ikoyi Club 1938, is in its 37th year running and would feature lady golfers from golf clubs all over Nigeria. who would participate in the tourney.