The Nigerian Open was a

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tournament in

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, played between 1969 and 1999. It was generally played at the Ikoyi Club in

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, Lagos. From 1997 to 1999 it was played at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in

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. It was an fixture on the

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until 1993, and also a

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event between 1990 and 1993. In 1981,

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set the record low 72 hole score in professional tournament golf, when he won the title with a 29 under par total of 255. Notable past champions include major winners

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and

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and former Ryder Cup player Gordon J. Brand.

Winners

Notes

References

{{reflist Former Challenge Tour events Safari Circuit events Golf in Nigeria Recurring sporting events established in 1969 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1999 1969 establishments in Nigeria 1999 disestablishments in Nigeria

Winners

See also

Notes

References