Michael Oladeji produced a commanding display over the weekend to lift the top prize at the 8th edition of the FirstBank-sponsored Olusegun Obasanjo (OBJ) Golf Tournament.
Quick facts
- Oladeji won the 8th OBJ Golf Tournament, sponsored by FirstBank.
- He played off handicap 6 and recorded a gross score of 75 for a 69-net total.
- Oladeji finished 1 shot ahead of Fatai Ajibade, who posted 70-net.
- Segun Ojo took third after shooting 78 gross and 71-net, winning on countback.
- Oluwabunmi Sanyaolu and Femi Ajala completed the top five.
- Sanyaolu signed for 71-net; Ajala followed with 72-net.
- The event was held at Abeokuta Golf Club.
- Top 20 professional golfers featured, drawn from the PGA Order of Merit, along with club staff and caddies.
- The tournament runs annually to celebrate the legacy and healthy-living message of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
- Abeokuta Golf Club captain Umar Bakare highlighted the need for more government investment in sports infrastructure.
- FirstBank has sponsored the tournament since its debut through its first@sport initiative.
Starting from handicap 6, Oladeji returned a gross of 75 and converted it into a 69-net winning score. His margin was a single shot as he edged closest challenger Fatai Ajibade, who finished with a 70-net card.
Segun Ojo rounded out the podium in third place, posting 78 gross and ending on 71-net. Ojo’s position was confirmed via countback.
Oluwabunmi Sanyaolu and Femi Ajala then filled out the next spots in the standings. Sanyaolu produced a 71-net score, while Ajala was one stroke back at 72-net.
Venue and field
The tournament took place at the Abeokuta Golf Club, with the contest attracting high-profile participation. The field included the leading 20 professional golfers, selected through the PGA Order of Merit, alongside staff members from the club and caddies working on the course.
Players arrived from across Nigeria for the annual competition, which is staged to honor the legacy of the former president and to promote the message of healthy living. It is held every year as a celebration that combines sport with community values.
Commenting on the event, Abeokuta Golf Club captain Umar Bakare expressed satisfaction with the turnout. He described the competition as one of the biggest sporting events hosted annually by the club, and urged stronger government investment in sports infrastructure, arguing that better support for athletics can keep young people meaningfully engaged and help reduce social vices.
FirstBank has remained the tournament sponsor since its launch, driven by the bank’s first@sport initiative. The long-running sports sponsorship and empowerment platform is designed to develop talent across football, basketball, polo, golf, and tennis, while also promoting social impact and national unity—particularly among young Nigerians.
