*The 65th Edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship holds November 2026, at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, as the bank states the championship is sponsored continuously, under its ‘first@sports initiative’ as a significant milestone in its longstanding commitment to golf development in Nigeria
Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect
The 65th Edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship will hold November 2026, at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, in Lagos State.
The FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has sustained its 65-year sponsorship of the tournament.
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The championship, sponsored continuously under the bank’s first@sports initiative, marks a significant milestone in its longstanding commitment to golf development in Nigeria.
The leading commercial bank also noted partnership is regarded as one of the longest-running corporate sponsorships of a golf competition in the West African country.
Over the years, it said the tournament had provided a platform for emerging Nigerian and international amateur golfers to sharpen their skills and prepare for professional careers.
Recognised by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the competition attracts amateur golfers from across Africa and beyond, with participants seeking valuable global ranking points.
FirstBank stated organisers of the event said this year’s edition would attract leading amateur golfers to compete on Ikoyi Club’s challenging course, reinforcing the tournament’s tradition of sporting excellence, competitive golf and youth development.
The bank recalled that at last year’s championship, Babatunde Oyalami claimed the coveted title with a three-day gross score of 231.
Oyalami carded rounds of 78, 75 and 78 to finish three shots ahead of his nearest rival.
Peter Eben-Spiff also made history by becoming the first Nigerian golfer to be listed on the WAGR, following his victory at the 58th edition of the championship.
The Lagos Amateur Open is played over 54 holes.