Oba of Benin Golf Tourney tees off tomorrow, offers N15m prize

Oba of Benin Golf Tourney tees off tomorrow, offers N15m prize,

By Solomon Nwoke

The ninth edition of the Oba of Benin Golf Tournament will tee off tomorrow at the Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Benin City, with a N15 million prize purse for professional golfers.

The five-day tournament, scheduled to end on October 31, 2026, is held in honour of Oba of Benin 10th Coronation Anniversary, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, and is expected to attract about 200 golfers from across the country.

Chief Organiser of the tournament, Prince Aghatise Erediauwa said the tournament would be bigger and more competitive this year, with top professional and amateur golfers expected to participate.

He described the event as one of Nigeria’s foremost traditional golf competitions, blending royalty, culture and sportsmanship.

Also, BCGS Captain, Engr Stephen Ebaretonbofa said the tournament will open on Tuesday with a special event for caddies, before top professional golfers compete on Wednesday and Thursday for a share of the N15 million prize money.

Friday’s programme will feature veterans and super veterans, men’s handicap 15–28 and ladies’ handicap 29–36, alongside the arrival of special guests and a cocktail party.

The grand finale on Saturday will feature a ceremonial tee-off by Oba Ewuare II and his Palace Chiefs, followed by competitions for ladies’ handicap 1–28, men’s handicap 1–14, guests and special guests.

Also teeing off at the tournament are sponsors from Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, and Seplat Energy Plc. The event will climax with a prize presentation and dinner at 6 p.m.

Participating clubs are expected from Asaba, Warri, Sapele, Owerri, Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, including Ibori Golf and Country Club, Sapele Athletic Club Golf Section, Ogunnu Golf Resort, Ikeja Golf Club, Ikoyi Golf Club and IBB International Golf and Country Club.

Others include Port Harcourt Golf Club, Sealord Golf Club and Python Golf Club.

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, , October 27, 2026, 3:01 am