Oando Raises Prize Money at Lakowe Lakes Classic to Attract Top African Pro Golfers
The Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic is set for a major boost this year as Oando Nigeria Plc takes centre stage as main sponsor, with an enhanced prize purse that has raised
Oando Nigeria Plc has significantly increased the prize money for the Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic, aiming to attract top African professional golfers to the event. The championship, set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria, will be held in two phases, starting with the Nigeria Closed from September 28th to 30th, 2026, offering a N30 million purse to local golfers.
The international phase, scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, will feature a larger field of professionals from across Africa, competing for $50,000 in prize money and valuable World Ranking points. This move by Oando underscores the championship's goal of providing stronger competitive opportunities for Nigerian professionals and helps position the event as a crucial platform connecting Nigeria's best golfers with the wider African and global golf ecosystem.
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