FirstBank Celebrates 65 Years of Lagos Golf Championship

The 65th edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship is scheduled to be held at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos in November, celebrating 65 consecutive years of sponsorship by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited through its first@sports initiative. This championship is noted as the longest-running corporate sponsorship partnership in Nigerian golf and is recognized by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).

The tournament attracts amateur golfers from Nigeria and other countries, providing them with opportunities to improve their rankings and gain competitive experience. The competition consists of 54 holes and has been a platform for emerging golfers to develop their skills for professional careers.

In the previous edition, Babatunde Oyalami won the title with a total score of 231. The tournament has also marked significant milestones, including Peter Eben-Spiff becoming the first Nigerian golfer listed on the WAGR after winning the 58th edition.