Nigeria, Oct. 22 -- Amateur golfers will compete for honours when the 65th edition of the Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship tees off in November at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos.

Sponsored by FirstBank of Nigeria Limited through its first@Sports initiative, the tournament will bring together amateur players seeking to test their skills and improve their standing in the sport.

Recognised by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the championship draws golfers from Nigeria and beyond, giving participants a chance to earn ranking points over 54 holes.

The event has become a fixture on Nigeria's amateur golf calendar, with its 65th edition also marking 65 consecutive years of FirstBank's sponsorship.

Beyond the title race,...