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The 65th edition of annual FirstBank of Nigeria Limited sponsored Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship will tee off at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on the 16th of November, organisers of the tournament has revealed.
The Competition will feature Caddies who will take to the Course on November 16th followed by Championship kitty on Wednesday, while Corporate Challenge for Charity will hold on Thursday November 19th. The main event opened to 0-9 handicap players will be played over 54-holes from Friday November 20th to 22nd.
The tournament which is already attracting lots of interest within and outside the country will see winner of the professional category earning a whooping N10m of the N34.5m staked. Speaking at the event pre-tournament briefing in Lagos the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FirstBank, Olusegun Alebiosu restated the bank’s commitment to golf sponsorship, saying “in the game of golf, success is never accidental, it is earned through discipline, patience, strategic thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and these values equally define FirstBank”.
Represented by Nnaemeka Ejeh; Group Executive, Commercial Banking, South Division, Alebiosu said the game goes beyond scores but a test mental focus and consistency that demands improvement.
“While achievements on the golf course matter, equally important are focus, fair play, discipline, and integrity. “
Also Speaking, Chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938, Akinwumi Akintola, described the 65th edition of the FirstBank Golf Championship as more than just the longevity of a competition. He said the milestone represents consistency, commitment and sustained investment in sporting excellence, noting that the championship has grown into one of the most recognised events on Nigeria’s golf calendar.
Captain of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Afolabi Balogun, said the FirstBank Golf Championship has grown beyond a competition to become a major platform for developing the sport in Nigeria.
The Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship is WAGR Certified.
