Aba Sports Club 1926 will welcome leading Nigerian and international golfers from November 25 through November 28, 2026, as the second edition of the Oris Pro-Am Championship takes centre stage.
The event is sponsored by Oris Signature Hotel, and the the championship has already attracted over 150 professional golfers, including 15 players from other African countries, competing for a ₦35 million prize purse, while amateur participants will contest more than 60 prizes across various categories.
Chairman of Oris Signature Hotel, Owelle Greg Okafor, described the championship as an opportunity to promote talent development and support tourism initiative of the government of Abia State.
“As a sports enthusiast and community builder, this is our contribution to developing local talent, showcasing our city and complementing government efforts to reposition Aba. This year’s edition coincides Aba Sports Club’s 100 years anniversary and it is great to be part of it,” Okafor said.
The championship is also expected to spotlight Aba’s growing tourism potential, supported by the ongoing economic and infrastructural transformation initiatives of Governor Alex Otti’s administration.
Local Organising Committee Chairman, Chief Greg Esotu, confirmed that professional entries had closed following overwhelming interest, while registration remains open for amateurs.
“We have over 150 confirmed professionals, including 15 international players. The competition will adopt a gross stroke-play format, with ₦35 million for professionals and over 60 exciting prizes for amateurs,” he said.
Professional competition tees off Wednesday, November 25, with Category One amateurs joining on Thursday. Friday features the professionals’ final round, elite amateurs and ladies in the handicap 29–36 category.
Other amateur categories conclude on Saturday, November 28, ahead of the prize presentation and closing ceremony.
Golf Section Captain, Sir Bona Anyadiaso, assured participants of a seamless, world-class championship, while the club’s 68th President, Chief Nkene Enukeme, described the event as a fitting tribute to its century-long sporting legacy.