Lakowe Lakes set to host Sunshine Dev’t Tour Qualifiers
The stage is set for the official tee-off of the Sunshine Developmental Tour Qualifying School in Nigeria, as players and officials arrive at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club ahead of the
- By Israel Olamilekan
The stage is set for the official tee-off of the Sunshine Developmental Tour Qualifying School in Nigeria, as players and officials arrive at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club ahead of the 54-hole competition scheduled to run from Monday, 13 April to Wednesday, 15 April.
In a major boost to the administration of this landmark event, Ndung'u David Kitonga and Kihara Benjamin Kuria of the Sunshine Developmental Tour's East Africa Swing have joined the local organising team at Lakowe. Their presence underscores the importance of this inaugural qualifying school.
The tournament has drawn a strong field of professional golfers from across West and Central Africa, including players from Ghana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, and host nation Nigeria. Competitors will be vying for top rankings and a coveted pathway to the main Sunshine Tour, marking a significant step in their professional careers.
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Speaking on the significance of the event, Femi Olagbenro, Golf Manager at Lakowe, said:
"The event holds so much promise of pointing the way for the development of professional golf on the corridors of West Africa and will be the lever that opens the doors of global opportunities most players have been hoping for."
Olagbenro further emphasised Lakowe's long-term vision, affirming that the Qualifying School is being established as a permanent fixture in the club's calendar, alongside other initiatives aimed at elevating the standard and visibility of professional golf in the region.
As anticipation builds, all eyes will be on Lakowe Lakes Golf Club, where a new chapter in West African golf is set to unfold.
