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The Oyo State capital, Ibadan, recently witnessed a landmark sporting and lifestyle moment as Folarin Laosun, Convener of the Oluyole Amateur Open and co-owner of the 350-acre eco-friendly Oluyole Golf & Country Estate with Kayode Adebayo, successfully hosted the 4th edition of the Oluyole Amateur Open 2025 at the prestigious Ibadan Golf Club.
The two-day tournament brought together the very best of Nigeria’s amateur golf scene, drawing players from across the country to compete in an atmosphere of intense competition, camaraderie, and celebration of the game.
Beyond the fairways, guests, supporters, and enthusiasts enjoyed the vibrant blend of sport, culture, and social networking that has become a hallmark of the Open.
Present at the event were Eneyi Global Marketing Officer -risevest, Felix Mahan, General Manager of Marketing at Carloha, Folarin Laosun -Convener -Oluyole Amateur Open, Jimoh sikiru -Winner -Oluyole Amateur Open 2025, Seyi Alaba- Captain -IbadaGolf Club, Kayode Adebayo- Director -OpeField Properties & Management LTD, Lt conel Omale and wife representing the GOC, Major General Obinna Onubogu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division of the Nigerian Army,
After two days of thrilling play, Jimoh Sikiru, playing off handicap 3, emerged champion with a remarkable 149 gross score, etching his name into the growing legacy of the Open. Other standout performances across categories highlighted the depth of amateur golfing talent in Nigeria, with the event further strengthening Ibadan’s reputation as an emerging hub for golf.
Speaking after the event, Convener Folarin Laosun expressed deep gratitude to players, partners, and the city of Ibadan for embracing the vision of the Open. “The Oluyole Amateur Open is more than just golf — it’s about building community, nurturing young talent, and showcasing Ibadan as a destination for world-class sporting and lifestyle experiences. Each year, we see the passion grow, and that fuels our determination to take this even further,” Laosun said.
This year’s edition was powered by the support of forward-thinking brands including Risevest, Carloha-Chery Motors, Leadway Assurance, Gordon’s Gin, Singleton, Pop Cola, Boff & Company, and Kasi Sports Medicine, among others. Their partnership elevated the tournament’s scale and visibility, while affirming the role of corporate Nigeria in supporting grassroots and lifestyle-driven sporting initiatives.
The Oluyole Amateur Open also serves as a symbolic bridge to the larger dream of the Oluyole Golf & Country Estate — a 350-acre lifestyle and eco-friendly development set to blend sports, leisure, and sustainable living in Ibadan. With the tournament now firmly established on Nigeria’s golfing calendar, Laosun reaffirmed his commitment to making Ibadan a destination city for golf, sports tourism, and modern living.
