The Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) has announced that the Alpha-Bravo Golf Classic will be part of its calendar for the next three years, from 2026 to 2028. The event will be held at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos, Nigeria, and will take place from November 18 to 21, 2026. This development strengthens Nigeria's presence on the continental professional golf circuit and provides local players with more competitive opportunities.
The addition of the Alpha-Bravo Golf Classic to the SDT calendar represents a significant step in the Tour's expansion into West Africa. According to David Udungu, CEO of the Sunshine Development Tour, the growing number of international events in Nigeria will have a positive impact on the country's professional players. He believes that Nigeria is becoming a hub for professional golf, and the partnership with Alpha-Bravo will drive this growth.
The CEO of Alpha-Bravo Integrated Services, Tonbara Okoria, stated that the partnership aligns with the company's commitment to creating sustainable opportunities for professional golfers. The Alpha-Bravo Classic has already attracted interest from over 100 leading African professionals, who will compete for a $25,000 purse. The event aims to meet the standards expected of an international professional golf event, with a focus on delivering a world-class experience.
Uche Isikaku, an organizer of the event, confirmed that preparations are underway to ensure a successful tournament. The three-year commitment provides continuity for players and the Tour, with the Alpha-Bravo Classic expected to become a recurring feature on the professional golf calendar through 2028. This development is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of professional golf in Nigeria and West Africa.
Femi Olagbenro of Lakowe Lakes Golf Club welcomed the agreement, stating that it complements the management's vision and efforts to attract greater corporate support for professional golf development in Nigeria. The agreement comes after the first SDT event hosted at Lakowe Lakes, and it is expected to strengthen Nigeria's place on the Tour's West African program.
The Alpha-Bravo Classic will provide local professionals with increased access to high-level competition against some of the continent's best players. The event's prize money and world-class experience are expected to attract top talent from across Africa. With over 100 African professionals expected to compete, the tournament is set to be a major event on the professional golf calendar.
The partnership between Alpha-Bravo and the Sunshine Development Tour is a significant development for professional golf in West Africa. The growth of the sport in the region is expected to continue, with more competitive opportunities for players and increased corporate support. The Alpha-Bravo Classic will tee off on November 18, 2026, and conclude on November 21, 2026.
Key points
- The Alpha-Bravo Golf Classic joins the Sunshine Development Tour on a three-year deal, from 2026 to 2028.
- The event will be held at Lakowe Lakes Golf Club in Lagos, Nigeria, and will feature over 100 African professionals competing for a $25,000 purse.
- The partnership is expected to drive the growth of professional golf in Nigeria and West Africa, providing more competitive opportunities for players and increased corporate support.
