Professional Category
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Entry Fee₦80,000
Prize Money$50,000
Event 2026
GOVERNOR’S GOLF TOUR
& CARNIVAL CALABAR
2026
Where Elite Sports Meet Africa’s Biggest Street Party.
Luxury sport tourism
Cross River
350+
Golfers
5
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Legacy
The Tour Begins In
19 December 2026
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About The Event
More Than A Tournament
The Governor’s Golf Tour & Carnival Calabar is a premium sports-tourism initiative bringing together elite golf, business networking, investment opportunities, tourism and rich cultural experiences during the Carnival Calabar season.
Created to position Calabar as a destination where premium sport, hospitality and culture meet in a powerful commercial and tourism experience.
The event brings together corporate leaders, professional and amateur golfers, international delegates, government and investment stakeholders in a unique convergence of sport, tourism and culture.
Targeted participation
350+
Professional & amateur golfers
Signature Synergy
Where Elite Sport Meets Carnival Energy
The event takes place during the Carnival Calabar season, creating a unique convergence of sport, culture, tourism, business and hospitality.
Tournament
Elite Competition, Exceptional Experience
Register for the professional or amateur category and take part in a tournament designed to unite world-class golf with the spirit of Calabar.
Amateur Category
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Entry Fee₦30,000
Amateur Winner Prize15KVA Generator and Freezer
Registration
Professional Registration Workflow
Choose your category, complete the details, provide payment confirmation and upload your receipt.
Professional Registration
Entry fee: ₦80,000
Payment information: Professional Golfers Association of Nigeria
Sterling Bank
Account Number: 0011076899
Amateur Registration
Entry fee: ₦30,000
Governor’s Golf Tour & Carnival Calabar
Globus Bank
Account Number: 2007352607
Closing date: 30 November 2026 or once the field is filled.
Event Schedule
Five Days. One Unforgettable Experience.
1
Day 1 — Wednesday
Welcome & Course Familiarization
- Arrival of PGA of Nigeria professionals
- International delegates
- Corporate executives
- Officials Practice Day
- Welcome Cocktail hosted by the Ministry of Tourism
2
Day 2 — Thursday
Youth Empowerment & Pro-Tee Off
- Official Tee-Off for PGA Professionals
- Youth & Caddies Clinic
3
Day 3 — Friday
The Cut & Corporate Investment Summit
- PGA Professionals Competition
- The Cut
- Cross River Investment Round-table
4
Day 4 — Saturday
The Governor’s Invitational & Professionals Competition Day 3
- Professionals Competition
- Amateur Tournament
- Veteran Tournament
- Ladies Tournament
- Executive Tournament
- His Excellency’s Invitation Flight
5
Day 5 — Sunday
Governor’s Invitational, Professionals Competition Day 4, Legacy Gala Dinner & Eco-Tourism Excursion
- Professionals Competition
- Amateur Tournament
- Veteran Tournament
- Ladies Tournament
- Executive Tournament
- VIP eco-tourism experience
- Governor’s Grand Gala
- Prize Presentation
Sponsorship
Put Your Brand At The Heart Of The Experience
Position your company at the centre of business networking, cultural visibility and tourism-led activation.
Platinum Partner
1 Slot Available
₦75,000,000
- Naming Rights
- “Powered by [Your Brand Name]” promotional integration
- Prime branding on Tee Box 1
- Green 18
- Main Scoreboard
- Media Interview Backdrop
- 5 complimentary amateur tournament slots
- 10 VIP Gala Dinner passes
- Double exhibition pavilion
- Full-page outside back-cover advert
Gold Partners
3 Slots Available
₦50,000,000
- Signage across five designated fairways
- Logo on tournament materials
- Logo on print advertisements
- 2 complimentary amateur tournament slots
- 5 VIP Gala Dinner passes
- Premium exhibition booth
- Full-page inner-layout advert
Silver Partners
Open
₦25,000,000
- Shared logo placement
- Sponsor roll-up banners
- Website
- Promotional flyers
- 2 VIP Gala Dinner passes
- Standard exhibition space
- Half-page inner-layout advert
Official Airline Partner
Exclusive to Cally Air
₦30,000,000
Exclusive flight transit rights for PGAN officials, international professional players, special VIP guests and dominant brand visibility across ticketing, airport pickup points and transit communication materials.
Advertising
Official Event Handbook Advertising
Full Page — Inner
₦5,000,000
Half Page
₦2,500,000
Quarter Page
₦1,500,000
Center Spread
₦7,500,000
Why Sponsor
High-Impact Brand Visibility And Strategic Access
Direct Executive Access
Networking with corporate executives and government leadership.
Massive Media Footprint
Visibility through television, digital streams, newspapers and physical branding.
Brand Alignment
Association with sports, tourism development and state excellence.
Experiential Marketing
Product activation, exhibition spaces, audience interaction and hospitality.
Calabar Destination
Come For The Golf. Stay For Calabar.
Visitors can combine the tournament with a broader destination experience rooted in culture, hospitality and eco-tourism.
Destination Highlights
- Kwa Falls
- Marina Resort
- Obudu Ranch
The tournament sits within a wider Calabar experience, giving visitors the opportunity to connect elite golf, cultural discovery and eco-tourism in one remarkable trip.
Gallery
A Visual Story In Motion
Partners
Your Brand Could Be Here
This showcase is intentionally structured for future partnership and sponsor placements.
YOUR BRAND COULD BE HERE
YOUR BRAND COULD BE HERE
YOUR BRAND COULD BE HERE
YOUR BRAND COULD BE HERE
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Contact
Ready To Partner With Us?
Secure your package today to unlock elite brand placement before tournament rosters close.
Secretariat
Sponsorship & Marketing Sub-committee, Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
+234 (0) 803 197 3707
+234 (0) 803 356 4150
Ministry of Sports Development, Calabar, Cross River State.