Golfers from over 10 African countries are billed to fight for their share of the N50m purse at stake at the eTranzact Golf Classics. The tourney is slated to hold at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club, Lagos, from June 12 to 14, 2025.

According to organisers of the competition, the announcement of the purse for this year’s championship, running under the Professional Golf Development (PGD) Tour, has already triggered entries from elite golfers from Ghana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroon, Togo, and Cote d’Ivoire. The event will also feature lady professionals.
 
The three-day championship will also bring together a competitive field of professional players, while invited amateurs will feature in the closing round.
 
Speaking on the competition, at the weekend, the PGD Tour Chairman, Wole Abegunde described the eTranzact Golf Classic’s passion for the game and investment in youth development as a new milestone in sports sponsorship, especially golf.
 
He said: “eTranzact, as a trailblazer in the tech ecosystem with a teeming youthful workforce, sees immense value in sports development.
 
“This championship is a testament to how strategic partnerships can harness the potential of young athletes, fostering not only sporting excellence but also innovation and collaboration that drive economic growth.”
 
Earlier, the MD/CEO of eTranzact, Mr. Niyi Toluwalope, had reaffirmed the company’s continued investment in the sport as a commitment to the growth, development, and expansion of professional golf in Nigeria.
 
He said: “As one of Africa’s leading fintechs, we recognise the strategic importance of this partnership with the PGD Tour….”
 
The eTranzact Golf Classic, now in its third edition, has established itself as a cornerstone of the PGD Tour.
  
Since its inception in 2023, the tournament has grown in stature, with Francis Epe of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 emerging as the champion in both previous editions. Epe’s back-to-back victories in 2023 at Lakowe Lakes and 2024 at IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja have solidified his status as a leading figure in Nigerian golf.
 
This year’s 54-hole, three-day competition promises even greater excitement, with the inclusion of lady professionals for the first time, marking a significant step toward inclusivity in the sport. Again, the robust purse has also attracted entries from Ghana, Togo, Cameroon, Kenya, Zambia Cote D’Ivoire among other countries.
 
PGD Tour Commissioner, Femi Olagbenro, explained that while the competition has its headquarters in Nigeria and has primarily featured West African players in its last two editions, “Our goal is to use the PGD Tour platform to expose local golf talents to the global stage.”
 
He added: “We are committed to nurturing the next generation of African golf stars, and the eTranzact Golf Classic is a pivotal part of that mission.”
 
He also underscored the impact of the support that the Tour has enjoyed from different corporate bodies, who have seen them as a channel to deliver value commensurate to their sponsorship commitment.
  
“The eTranzact Golf Classic commitment confirms the trust we have earned from hosting different events for brands with commensurate value delivered.”