63rd FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship Begins November 11
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By OLALEKAN AYENI
FirstBank has officially announced the date and other activities that will make the 63rd edition FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship a reality and successful.
The 14 days event will commence on 11 – 24 November 2024 with the following activities at Ikoyi Club 1938- Golf
– Main Championship registration opens Monday 11th November 2024 by 9am.
– Championship Kitty registration opens Thursday 14th November 2024 by 9am.
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
-Official Press Conference 10am
Monday, 18 November 2024
-Search4Stars (Caddy’s Competition) 7am – 6pm
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
-Championship Kitty (6:30am – 7pm)
Thursday, 21 November 2024
– Practice Round (6:30am – 11am, 4:30pm – 6:30pm)
– Corporate Golf Challenge For Charity (11am – 6:30pm)
– Welcome Cocktail Reception (7pm)
Friday, 22 November 2024
– Day 1 of Championship (6:30am)
– Professional Coaching Clinic (3pm – 5pm)
Saturday 23 November 2024
– Day 2 of Championship (6:30am)
– Professional Coaching Clinic (2pm – 4pm)
– Beat-The-Pro Longest Drive (5pm)
Sunday, 24 November 2024
– ProAm plus Beat The Pro-Closet-To-The-Pin (6:30am)
– Golf Championship Final Round (9:30am)
– Professional Coaching Clinic (3pm – 5pm)
– Closing Awards Ceremony/Cocktail (7pm)
The Golf sport has been a beacon of sporting excellence in Nigeria, standing as a hallmark of talent development, tradition, and passion for the gentleman’s game.
According to a statement by the oldest and leading financial institution, FirstBank, has continued to drive sustainable value for amateur golfers globally through the hosting of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship for 63 years.
“FirstBank is celebrating the 63rd edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship.
“Through First@Sports, the Bank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the development of sporting talents in Nigeria as well as the sustenance of Legacy sporting activities such as Golf, Polo and Tennis.
“FirstBank’s ownership of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship has given the Bank the differentiation as the major driver of the oldest Bank-owned golf amateur championship, not just in Nigeria, but in this part of the world.
“This annual event attracts the best amateur golfers domestically and internationally, having achieved the status of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event, administered by the R&A and USGA. This status has given the Championship a heightened level of recognition on the world stage as far as amateur golf championships are concerned. The FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship is now one of the international golf events where all amateur golfers worldwide can participate and amass points to aid their WAGR rankings.
“The game of golf is an aspirational sport in Nigeria and the world at large. It promotes a fun and healthy competitive recreation. Fundamentally, golf fosters relationship building and there may be no place better to build, deepen, and strengthen relationships than on the golf course.
For the sport festival’s Online Registration, kindly contact the bank for further explanation.
