The 65th FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship will begin on November 16 at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938, with N34.5 million available in the professional division.
The professional winner will receive N10 million in prize money.
Quick facts
- Caddies compete on November 16.
- The Championship Kitty is scheduled for Wednesday, November 18.
- The Corporate Challenge for Charity takes place on Thursday, November 19.
- The 54-hole main championship runs from Friday, November 20, to Sunday, November 22.
- The main tournament is open to golfers with handicaps from 0 to 9.
At a pre-event briefing in Lagos, FirstBank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Olusegun Alebiosu restated the bank’s backing for golf sponsorship.
“Success in golf does not happen by chance,” Alebiosu said. “It comes through discipline, patience, strategic thought and a constant pursuit of excellence — values that also define FirstBank.”
Alebiosu was represented by Nnaemeka Ejeh, Group Executive for Commercial Banking in the South Division. He said golf measures a player’s concentration and consistency while requiring a commitment to constant progress.
“Results on the course are important, but focus, fair play, discipline and integrity matter just as much,” he said.
Ikoyi Club 1938 chairman Akinwumi Akintola said the 65th edition reflected continuity, dedication and long-term investment in sporting quality. He added that the tournament had developed into one of the best-known fixtures on Nigeria’s golf calendar.
Golf Section captain Afolabi Balogun said the championship has become an important avenue for the growth and development of golf across Nigeria.
