Oyome retains crown at 2026 Ikoyi Club Ladies Championship

Evelyn Oyome once again proved her dominance in women’s golf after emerging overall gross winner at the 2026 Ikoyi Club 1938 Ladies Championship held in Lagos. Oyome finished the two-day tournament with a combined gross score of 170 after carding 85 on both days of the championship to retain her title ahead of Pat Ozoemene, […]

Evelyn Oyome once again proved her dominance in women’s golf after emerging overall gross winner at the 2026 Ikoyi Club 1938 Ladies Championship held in Lagos.
Oyome finished the two-day tournament with a combined gross score of 170 after carding 85 on both days of the championship to retain her title ahead of Pat Ozoemene, who finished first runner-up with 174, while Ifeoma Obata secured second runner-up position with 185.
The championship, themed “Swing & Par-Tea in Colours,” attracted more than 70 female golfers who competed across various handicap categories in a stroke-play format.
Speaking during the event, Lady Captain of the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, Annie Eimiakhena, said the tournament was organised not only to identify the best female golfer in the club but also to promote friendship and unity among members.
“The championship occurs once in a year. More or less, we’re trying to see who is the best lady golfer among us,” Eimiakhena said.
She explained that participants had to meet qualification requirements before taking part in the tournament, adding that guest players were also invited to broaden participation.
According to her, the competition also aimed at promoting integrity and community service beyond the game of golf.
Oyome, who has now won the ladies’ championship several times, attributed her consistency and success to discipline, passion, and dedication to practice.
“Golf is life,” she said, adding, “I was introduced into golf because I’ve always been a sports person. When I started playing, I made sure I played with the men and professionals. I stayed focused and I loved the game.”
Other winners in the overall gross category included Ronke Iyiola, Pauline Onafowokan, and Seline Hainsworth.
In the overall net category, Omowunmi Lakanu emerged winner with a combined score of 143, ahead of Yemi Afariogun and Iveren Nongo.
Prizes presented to winners included airline tickets, golf bags, travel bags, golf apparel, and electronic devices donated by sponsors such as United Nigeria Airlines, Flour Mills of Nigeria, Keystone Bank, and DigiPhone.