West Africa’s Best Pro Golfers Converge on Lakowe for ETTG

The management of the Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Club has confirmed the arrival of top professional golfers from West Africa for the 2024 “Escape to The Greens” teeing off today, Friday, September 27, 2024 in Lagos.

Respected Ghanaian player, Emos Korblah is leading the foreign players’ delegation that also have another Ghanaian Vincent Torgah. Togo’s veteran golfer, Agbvon Kosivi, will lead golfers from the Francophone countries as well.

Nigeria’s current rave of the moment, Francis Epe, and equally competitive rivals include; Sunday Olapade, Okoko Godwin, Francis Christopher, Francis, Kamalu Bako, Gift Willy, Chukwudi Okoro and Mike Ubi are all on the card.

Golf Manager at Lakowe Lakes, Femi Olagbenro, said the development of the course has in no small measure contributed to the growth of professional golf in the sub-region, and says it’s always a pleasure hosting them, yearly.

“The Championship course that we have has added to the few options available to the golf courses in its category. Lakowe Lakes Golf Course is known all over the region as the best golf facility and a facility that redefined the golf experience both as a professional sport and as tourism,” he added.

This year the “Escape to The Green” that combines the professional golf experience of Lakowe Classic and a family tourism package offers a N20million purse for the golfers. At the same time, amateur players’ prizes have been enriched with golf gifts and memorabilia.

Olagbenro said the event would also feature top amateurs including club members. 

According to him, “This event has built a following within the Nigeria golf community and beyond. We believe this year’s event will be another memorable outing for esteemed members and their families.”

Canoeing, burn fire night, outdoor cinema, swimming, and other curated experiences are part of the add-ons for non-golfing guests at the ETTG.