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Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship: FirstBank set to celebrate 63-year legacy sports initiative
Under the First@sports initiative, FirstBank will this year be celebrating the 63rd edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship.
In an e-signed Press Release, the Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney, said, the hallmark activities will start off on Wednesday, 13th of November, 2024, at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Golf Club, Lagos.
The Public Relations guru, enumerating the programs of event, noted the unrivaled contributions of the Nigeria Premier Bank – First bank – towards the greatness of its brainchild Open Golf Amateur Championship.
“Over the years, FirstBank has consistently demonstrated its commitment to the development of sporting talent in Nigeria, as part of its legacy sports initiatives which includes Golf, Polo and Tennis.
“For over 60 years, 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 this part of the world.
“The game of golf is an aspirational sport in Nigeria and the world at large. It cuts across age, gender, differing abilities and allows the enjoyment of a fun and healthy competitive recreation.
“Fundamentally, golf fosters relationship building – there is no place better to build, deepen, and strengthen relationships than on the golf course.
“This edition of the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship is the 63rd and the longest-running known golf competition sponsorship 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”.
EVENT ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday 13 November 2024: Official Press Conference
Monday 18 November 2024: Search For A Star (Caddy’s Competition – Male & Female)
Wednesday 20 November 2024: Championship Kitty
Thursday 21 November 2024: Corporate Golf Challenge For Charity
Practice Round
Welcome Cocktail Reception:
Friday 22 November 2024: Day 1 of Championship: Professional Coaching Clinic
Saturday 23 November 2024: Day 2 of Championship – Professional Coaching Clinic
Beat-The-Pro Longest Drive
Sunday 24 November 2024
Beat The Pro-Closet-To-The-Pin
Golf Championship Final Round
Award & Closing Ceremony
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