{
  "id": 18409152,
  "title": "Golf: Oris Pro-Am Draws African Stars to Aba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/golf-oris-pro-am-draws-african-stars-to-aba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T00:40:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/06/golf-oris-pro-am-draws-african-stars-to-aba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aba Sports Club 1926 is set to host the second edition of the Oris Pro-Am Championship from November 25 to November 28, 2026. The tournament, sponsored by Oris Signature Hotel, has already drawn over 150 professional golfers, including 15 from various African nations, who will compete for a ₦35 million prize pool. Additionally, amateur participants will vie for over 60 prizes across numerous categories. Owelle Greg Okafor, Chairman of Oris Signature Hotel, emphasized the championship's role in promoting local talent and supporting the Abia State government's tourism initiatives. Okafor noted that this edition marks the club's 100-year anniversary, making it a fitting occasion for the event. Local Organising Committee Chairman, Chief Greg Esotu, confirmed that over 150 professionals have signed up, with registration still open for amateurs. The competition will follow a gross stroke-play format, with ₦35 million allocated to professionals and a variety of prizes for amateurs. Professional play commences on Wednesday, November 25, followed by the amateurs' competition on Thursday. The final round for professionals, along with the elite amateurs and ladies in the handicap 29–36 category, will take place on Friday. The remaining amateur categories will conclude on Saturday, November 28, culminating in the prize presentation and closing ceremony. Golf Section Captain, Sir Bona Anyadiaso, pledged a top-tier experience for all competitors, while Chief Nkene Enukeme, the club's 68th President, hailed the event as a fitting tribute to the club's century-long sporting legacy.",
  "summary": "Aba Sports Club 1926 will welcome leading Nigerian and international golfers from November 25 through November 28, 2026, as the second edition of the Oris Pro-Am Championship takes centre stage.",
  "key_points": [
    "Oris Pro-Am Championship hosted at Aba Sports Club 1926",
    "15 African professionals compete for ₦35 million prize pool",
    "100th anniversary celebration for the club"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}