Golf is attracting fresh attention in Nigeria as FirstBank has announced a ₦34.5 million prize purse for the Lagos Open, raising the stakes for professional golfers expected to compete at the tournament.
The announcement is one of the notable developments in Nigerian sports, particularly for a discipline that continues to seek greater visibility, investment and participation.
A stronger prize purse can help attract competitive players, increase interest in the tournament and provide professional golfers with more opportunities to earn from the sport.
The Lagos Open is also an opportunity to showcase Nigeria’s golfing community and encourage younger players to consider golf as a serious sporting and professional pathway.
With investment from corporate organisations playing an important role in sports development, FirstBank’s backing highlights the value of private-sector support beyond the country’s more popular sports.
Attention will now turn to the competition itself, as golfers prepare to battle for the prize money and the prestige that comes with winning one of Nigeria’s recognised golf events.
