A total cash prize of N15m will be up for grabs this Saturday when the 2026 Oba of Benin Golf Classics comes to a pulsating climax in the ancient capital of Edo State, Sports247 reports.
The contest, which began on Tuesday at Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), is the ninth edition of the annual competition, which is staged in honour of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR.
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This year’s edition, which is being used to mark his 10th coronation anniversary, has attracted almost 200 golfers from various clubs in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Sapele, Warri and Asaba.
The chief organiser, Prince Aghatise Erediauwa and BCGS captain, Engineer Stephen Ebaretonbofa both enthused that the climax on Saturday will be more exciting than Tuesday’s pening event and competition for caddies.
The thrilling schedule that continued on Wednesday will this Thursday extend with more professional golfers competing for the ₦15m prize at stake, while amateurs will also have time to express themselves.
Friday will witness the turn of veterans, super veterans, men’s handicap 15-28 and ladies’ handicap 29-36, followed by a cocktail party, while Saturday’s grand finale will have a ceremonial tee-off by Oba Ewuare II and his palace chiefs at 9am, followed by ladies’ handicap 1-28, men’s handicap 1-14 and exhibition games for guests.
Sports247 gathered further that the epoch making 2026 Oba Of Benin Golf Classic will come to an exciting close with presentation of prizes on the green and wrap-up dinner later in the evening.
