About ten to fifteen years ago golf was the game everyone wanted to play, there were more golf tourneys than pros could handle but with the years came a drought that did not just dispel golf pros but also led to the degradation of the beautiful tactical game of golf in Nigeria.
Nonetheless, golf is gently creeping into the hearts of Nigerians and with the vast number of courses now being made available in different locations, the coming years may very well see us go back to its former glory if the system is properly reformed.
IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja
IBB is one of Nigeria’s foremost golf courses. The resort boasts of one of the very best parkland courses in sub-saharan Africa. The facility sits on 249 acres of land and it also has a club house, bar, restaurants, and a driving range.
Lakowe Lakes, Lekki-Epe
Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate occupies a land space of 308 hectares, and overlooks a 55 hectare lake.
The estate which is located in Lagos at the Lekki-Epe axis comprises an impeccable 18-hole golf course and clubhouse with sports facilities such as a swimming pool, squash, tennis and badminton courts.
Le Meridien Ibom Golf Resort, Uyo
This resort could well be Nigeria’s most user friendly resort. Located in the capital city of Akwa Ibom, few minutes from the airport this resort has an 18-hole golf course in mint-condition and it offers 24/7 customer service with free shuttle service, concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange, ATM, babysitting services, express check-in or check-out, cleaning services, dry cleaning/laundry service, business centre and a meeting/Banquet/Conference facility.
Smoking Hills Golf Resort, Ondo
Smoking Hills is located on the outskirts of Akure in Ondo state and just like previously listed resorts, the Smoking Hills also has an 18-hole course sitting on 140 acres with international standard facilities including a private area and driving range.
The Smoking Hills golf resort presently Nigeria’s biggest, and work is still ongoing for an expansion project.
Ikoyi Club, Lagos
Occupying 456 acres of land, the Ikoyi Club is both a training and a practice ground for both existing golfers and aspiring ones who want to learn the rudiments of golf.
