Grace Agbo Clinches Top Honour at 2025 LGAN Northern Zone Golf Championship

Posted : 23 June 2025

Teenage golf prodigy Grace Agbo, representing the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, has claimed the Best Gross Winner title at the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern Zone Championship, held at the Minna Cantonment Golf Club, Niger State.

The five-day event, which teed off on Wednesday and concluded on Sunday, attracted over 250 golfers from across Nigeria. Competitors vied for top honours on the lush green fairways of one of the country’s most scenic courses.

Agbo, aged 18, returned a total gross of 246 over three days, overcoming an initial slow start to defeat 45 others in the Ladies Handicap 0–18 category. Her journey to the top was marked by resilience and steady improvement:

Day 1: Scored 90 gross, finishing 4th
Day 2: Bounced back with 83 gross, tying for 2nd
Day 3: Delivered a brilliant 73 gross to secure victory

“This is one of my best wins,” Agbo said. “I struggled with nerves on the first day, but I regained focus and gave it my all. I’m thankful to God, my coach, and my caddy Emmanuel for their support throughout the tournament. My dream is to become a professional and represent Nigeria globally.”

Her closest challenger, Justina Gideon, posted a total gross of 259 (87, 86, 86) to finish second. Janet Ali also scored 259 (86, 88, 85) but settled for third via countback.

Former leader Rahama Inusa, who opened strongly with 82 gross on Day 1 and led after Day 2 (87 gross), slipped to 4th place after a final round score of 91, totaling 260.

Other Category Winners:

Ladies Handicap 19–28: Bose Ilori (275 gross – 93, 93, 89)
Ladies’ Guest Category: Evelyn Oyome (169 gross – 85, 84)
Ladies’ Veterans Category: Saleh Martina (204 gross – 101, 103)
Ladies Handicap 29–36 (Special): Habiba Ibrahim (115 gross)

All winners received trophies, medals, and gift packages to mark their achievements.

Organisers Speak:

Dr. Lami Ahmed, LGAN’s First Vice President, praised the success of the event, thanking sponsors, stakeholders, and the local organizing committee.

“On behalf of our National President, Evelyn Oyome, I express heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this tournament possible,” she said. “We’re proud of the unity and spirit this competition brought to Nigerian golf.”

Maureen Apute, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, echoed similar sentiments, thanking the Minna Golf Club leadership and highlighting the diversity and camaraderie seen throughout the championship.

“It was a colourful and enjoyable tournament. Our heartfelt thanks go to every golfer, supporter, and sponsor who played a part in its success.”

Grace Agbo Clinches Top Honour at 2025 LGAN Northern Zone Golf Championship

Teenage golf prodigy Grace Agbo, representing the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, has claimed the Best Gross Winner title at the 2025 Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Northern Zone Championship, held at the Minna Cantonment Golf Club, Niger State.

Other Category Winners:

Organisers Speak:

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