CIO golf tourney organisers partner with Kenya’s Safari Tour
The Sixth CIO Golf Championship in Port Harcourt has partnered with Kenya's Safari Tour to provide qualifying points for the 2026 Magical Kenyan Open, a Challenge Tour event. This landmark collaboration aims to elevate African golf talent onto the global stage. The tournament boasts a record N75 million ($50,000) professional winning purse and has attracted over 100 entries from Nigeria, as well as participants from across Africa. For the first time, Nigerian players will compete in a home placement event for world ranking. The event includes competitions for juniors, caddies, ladies, veterans, and club amateurs, culminating in the professional tournament where defending champion Sunday Olapade will compete.
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