Abuja, May 12, 2026 The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria is preparing to stage the 3rd edition of its Interclub Golf Championship from May 13 to May 16 in Port Harcourt.
The competition, with the theme “Swing Bold, Play Brilliant,” will take place at the Port Harcourt Club 1928 Golf Section and has been approved by the The R&A as a World Amateur Golf Ranking event.
Among the major sponsors supporting the four-day tournament is First Bank of Nigeria, alongside several other corporate partners.
Female golfers from clubs across the country are expected to participate, with all LGAN-affiliated clubs invited to compete in the championship.
LGAN President, Lami Onayi Ahmed, said the event was designed to encourage friendship, discipline and healthy rivalry among women golfers while also helping to identify emerging talents in the sport.
She noted that the association remained focused on expanding opportunities for women in golf and giving players exposure to higher levels of competition. Ahmed also encouraged participants to demonstrate professionalism and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee and LGAN First Vice President, Nkoyo Igunbor, outlined activities lined up for the opening day on May 13, including player arrivals, practice rounds, hoisting of flags, the ceremonial tee-off and a cocktail reception.
According to her, players are expected to wear LGAN jackets with white bottoms during the flag-off ceremony scheduled for 4:30 p.m., while the ceremonial tee-off will commence at 5 p.m. before the evening social event themed “Express Yourself.”
Igunbor said the first round of matches would begin on May 14 following breakfast between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., with participants allowed to appear in club uniforms or creative outfits. Lunch and a karaoke session are also planned for later that day.
She added that the second round would be held on May 15 under similar dress guidelines, while the final round on May 16 would feature competitors dressed in tournament-branded tee shirts paired with white bottoms alongside invited guests and sponsors.
The organisers also fixed caddy fees at ₦5,000 for the duration of the competition. Prize presentations, lunch and closing ceremonies are scheduled to take place immediately after the final round concludes