Francis Epe from Nigeria has made a strong start in professional golf by winning the Nigeria Closed tournament at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Club. He finished the three-day event with a score of two-under-par 214, winning by five shots. This victory gives him confidence as he prepares for the upcoming Lakowe Lakes Golf Classic, which will feature over 150 golfers from more than 12 African countries. The tournament is significant because it offers a total prize money of $50,000, the largest ever for this series, along with World Golf Ranking points and a new electric car for the overall winner. The excitement around this event highlights the growing interest in professional golf in Africa. The international competition will take place from October 2 to October 4, and Epe is looking forward to continuing his winning streak against top players from various countries.
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