{
  "id": 10326825,
  "title": "Lakowe Lakes Tees-off With Car Prize for Winner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lakowe-lakes-tees-off-with-car-prize-for-winner",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T01:07:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/28/lakowe-lakes-tees-off-with-car-prize-for-winner/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 54-hole Nigeria Closed tournament commenced at the par-72 Lakowe Lakes Golf Club, heralding a week of top-tier professional golf. Over 150 experienced golfers from over 12 African nations are set to participate, with the Nigeria Closed providing a ₦30 million prize pool before shifting focus to the international leg from October 2 to October 4. The event's allure has been amplified by CIG Motors, who are offering a brand-new electric car to the overall winner, in addition to a $50,000 purse and World Golf Ranking points. Golfers are anticipated from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Gambia, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zambia, alongside Nigeria's top professionals. Former Nigeria number one Oche Odoh highlighted the arrival of Sunshine Development Tour events as a significant boon for local professionals, stating that the partnership presents more opportunities for them to compete internationally, refine their skills, and earn ranking points without frequent international travel. With a robust continental field, substantial prize money, and ranking prospects at stake, the Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic is poised to elevate Nigeria's profile in African professional golf.",
  "summary": "The 54-hole Nigeria Closed tournament will tee-off this morning at the par-72 Lakowe Lakes Golf Club, opening a week of top-level professional golf as international players begin arriving for the",
  "key_points": [
    "54-hole Nigeria Closed tournament begins at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club.",
    "CIG Motors offers winner a new electric car and $50,000 purse.",
    "Event attracts golfers from 12 African nations and Nigeria's top pros."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The addition of a brand-new electric car prize and a $50,000 purse amplifies Nigeria's golf tournament appeal, offering more opportunities for local professionals to compete internationally and refine their skills.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}