Lagos Amateur Golf Open Set To Mark 65 Years Of Unbroken Sponsorship

The 65th edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship will hold at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos in November, extending the bank’s sponsorship of the competition to 65 consecutive years.

The tournament, sponsored by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited through its first@sports initiative, is regarded as the longest-running corporate sponsorship partnership in Nigerian golf.

Recognised by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the championship attracts amateur golfers from Nigeria and other countries seeking to improve their rankings and gain competitive experience.

The 54-hole competition has also provided a platform for emerging golfers to develop their skills and prepare for professional careers.

At last year’s edition, Babatunde Oyalami won the title with a three-round total of 231. He carded 78 in the opening round, 75 on the second day and 78 in the final round to finish three shots ahead of his closest challenger.

The tournament has also featured notable milestones in Nigerian golf. Peter Eben-Spiff became the first Nigerian golfer to be listed on the WAGR following his victory at the 58th edition of the championship.

This year’s competition is expected to bring together amateur golfers to compete on Ikoyi Club’s course, as the event continues its long-standing place on Nigeria’s golfing calendar.