Joshua John Leads Winners at Maiden Faldo GolfView Junior Championship in Lagos

Posted : 21 October 2026

The inaugural Faldo GolfView Junior Golf Championship ended on Sunday, October 18, with celebrations at Ikeja Golf Club in Lagos. The three-day tournament brought together young golfers competing across four age and gender categories, with winners earning opportunities to represent Nigeria at an international junior golf event.

Joshua John of TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club emerged as the overall winner in the Under-21 boys’ category. He returned rounds of 72, 71 and 76 to finish with a gross score of 219, 12 over par, across 54 holes. His consistent performance earned praise from the organisers and secured his place at the Faldo Junior Golf Championship in Saudi Arabia in April 2027.

Oluwatosin Usman of Ikeja Golf Club finished second in the category with a total of 228, 21 over par. Usman produced a memorable moment on the final day by scoring an eagle on the 18th hole. Club members and spectators celebrated his performance during the prize presentation.

In the Under-21 girls’ category, 19-year-old Christy Obomanu of SBA Golf Club in Port Harcourt claimed the title. The third-year Sports University student in Delta State recorded rounds of 91, 81 and 90 for a total of 262, 55 over par. Beatrice Onoja of Lamingo Golf Club in Jos finished second with 264, 57 over par.

Lewis Ikeji Dandyson of Sealord Golf Club, Port Harcourt, won the Under-16 boys’ category. He produced the lowest final-round score among the reported winners, shooting 67, two under par, on the final day. His three-round total was 222, 15 over par, while Mathew Ayi of NIPSS Golf Club in Kuru finished second with 232, 25 over par.

The Under-16 girls’ title went to Josephine Benjamin of IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. Benjamin improved significantly in the final round, recording 79 after earlier rounds of 93 and 84. Her total of 256, 49 over par, placed her four strokes ahead of clubmate Omowonuola Olarenwaju, who finished with 260, 53 over par.

GolfView Suites and Conference Centre chairman Elder Gabriel Olowo praised the players and organisers for delivering a successful maiden edition. He expressed satisfaction with the quality of golf and the performances recorded throughout the competition.

Ikeja Golf Club captain Segun Odunuga also commended the participants and reaffirmed the club’s commitment to supporting grassroots golf development. Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria president Dr Lami Onayi Ahmed described the partnership between Faldo and GolfView as an important initiative that should continue.

The championship forms part of the Faldo Junior Tour’s expansion into Nigeria, creating opportunities for young players to gain competitive experience and pursue international development pathways.

Joshua John Leads Winners at Maiden Faldo GolfView Junior Championship in Lagos

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