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While football reigns supreme in Nigerian hearts, with the national team shining in global tournaments, other sports like athletics, basketball, and boxing hold sway. Yet, amidst this sporting tapestry, golf emerges as a rising star, captivating the imaginations of many Nigerians. Castle Rock Golf Club, poised to debut in Yenagoa, embodies this burgeoning golfing fervor. Designed by renowned architect Ron Garl, whose masterstrokes also grace the Smokin Hills Golf Resort in Llara-Mokin, Castle Rock promises an unparalleled golfing experience. Though delayed, its imminent unveiling promises to elevate Nigeria's golfing landscape to new heights. Our inaugural rankings for Nigeria's Top 5 Golf Courses were reviewed in June 2019

  1. Smokin Hills

    American architect Ron Garl was tasked with routing the fairways at Smokin Hills Golf Resort around a formerly wooded, 140-acre landscape...

  2. IBB International

    IBB International Golf & Country Club is situated close to the Presidential Villa and the National Assembly, the course occupies a 250-acre site adjacent to the National Aboretum...

  3. Le Meridien Ibom

    In 2002, Steve Ritson of Ritson Golf Design was appointed as the architect to design a new 18-hole championship golf course for Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort near Uyo.

  4. Lakowe Lakes

    Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate is a gated community development situated half an hour’s drive to the east of Lagos, with a modern 18-hole golf course as its sporting centerpiece.

  5. Ikoyi

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    Ikoyi

    Ikoyi Club 1938 was formed as an amalgamation of the European Club and The Lagos Golf Club, both of which joined forces in September of 1938 to create what is now one of the most active recreational clubs in West Africa.