Golfers to Battle for ₦35m Prize, BMW X4 at Lagos Amateur Open
By Blessing Kalu
Over 200 golfers will compete for a total prize pool of ₦35 million and a BMW X4 at the 64th Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship, scheduled to hold from November 17 to 23, 2025, at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Section.
The organisers, at a press conference on Wednesday, confirmed that the annual event, sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria, will feature top amateur and aspiring professional golfers from across the country.
Chairman of Ikoyi Club 1938, Akinwunmi Akintola, described the championship as one of the most prestigious tournaments in the club’s history, noting that First Bank’s consistent sponsorship has helped sustain its legacy. “The support from First Bank ensures that this great event continues to grow in stature and impact,” Akintola said, commending the long-standing partnership built on shared values of integrity and service.
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Coscharis Motors’ General Manager for Marketing, Abiona Babarinde, explained that the company’s involvement aims to create unique experiences for participants and guests, adding that a BMW X4 will be among this year’s prizes. “This platform allows us to excite our common customers, it’s about combining the thrill of golf with the elegance of BMW,” Babarinde said. Acting Group Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank, Olayinka Ijabiyi, said the tournament represents more than just sport, describing it as “a tradition that celebrates focus, discipline, and sportsmanship.” He added that the bank remains committed to using the championship to support the development of golf and create opportunities for new talent. According to organisers, players with handicaps between zero and nine will participate in several categories, including the Caddy’s Competition, the Championship Kitty, a Corporate Golf Challenge for Charity, and coaching clinics.
The winner of the tournament will receive ₦10 million, while proceeds from Thursday’s charity event will be donated to a selected home. With a blend of competition, corporate networking, and leisure activities, the week-long event is expected to remain one of Nigeria’s most anticipated fixtures in the golfing calendar.
