The best women golfers from across Africa are getting set for one of the best tournaments in the Ikoyi Club 1938’s history as the Ladies Golf Section celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Tagged Ladies Open Golf Tournament, the 50th anniversary championship, which will hold from November 11 to 15, 2025, will feature players from Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, among others..
In a statement, yesterday, the Ladies’ Captain, Mrs. Peggy Onwu, described the tournament as unique, saying that it marks 50 years of commitment, skills development and building connections with ladies across Africa and beyond.
She said: “This year’s Ladies Open, is the 50th and represents a significant milestone in the Nigerian golfing landscape. The event, with its international flavour, is guaranteed to garner the attention and interest of a wide-ranging audience.
“The theme for this year’s unique tournament, “The 50th,” is aimed at highlighting the prowess, resilience and organisational ability of a lady golfer, as exemplified in the ladies’ golf swing. It also aligns with Ikoyi Ladies golf theme for the year 2025 Go Beyond Golf and Golfing.”
She said that the Ikoyi Ladies Open Championship is a legacy event that has often attracted talents, predominantly, from Africa.
“This year will be no different but for the increased spectrum of countries. The tournament, which promises to attract an average of 200 participants from across Africa and different clubs in Nigeria, will be preceded by the historic unveiling of the 50th anniversary logo.”
Mrs. Onwu added: “As at today, registered participants for the tournament include participants from Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Zambia among other countries. It has been a full calendar year for ladies on the continent with several open tournaments being held. It will therefore be unpredictable to know what country or who the winner of the 50th edition of Ikoyi ladies open 2025 will be.”
She added that the tournament will also bring out the essence of golf: build friendships, humanity, skills, leadership qualities and togetherness while also, building connections with Ladies across Africa and beyond.
