Biography

Hello, my name is Georgia Oboh, I am the author of this blog. I'm a British-born Nigerian and a professional golfer on The Sunshine Ladies Tour.

This season marks my fifth season as a touring professional golfer.

My parents introduced me to the game at a young age. I started playing golf at the age of six at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, England. Soon after I started to compete all over England on the British Junior Golf Tour.

After an illustrious amateur career, I turned professional at the age of 17 on November 11, 2018, and so my journey to the top began.

The goal: No. 1 female professional golfer in the world

Currently a member of Ladies Professional Golf Association Nigeria (LPGAN), Professional Golf Association Nigeria (PGAN), and Sunshine Ladies Tour (SLT).

Fast Facts

Twitter: @georgiaoboh

Instagram: @georgiaoboh

Representing The Federal Republic of Nigeria

Born 25 February 2001 (22 years old)

Birthplace - Bury, England

Hometown - Lagos, Nigeria

Family - The oldest of three siblings, Nathan (17), Gabby (11)

School: Bachelor's degree in Psychology in progress - stay tuned for updates

Interests: Writing, Reading and Learning new things everyday

Goals: No. 1 female professional golfer in the world,

Growing the game of golf in Nigeria and Africa as a whole,

Inspiring the next generation of African golfers male and female.

Motto: Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

*Please click links below to learn more about myself as a golfer*

Ladies European Tour Feature Article

Awards

Player of the Year, British Junior Golf Tour (2007)

Outstanding Social Behavior Award, Young Person presented by University of Salford (2011)

SME 100 Best Under 25, Contribution to Sports in Nigeria (2017)

Nigerian Sports Commission, Discovery of the Year (2018)

Future Awards Africa, Nigeria's New Tribe Nomination in Sports 2019 (youngest nominee)

Amateur Achievements

On course

HSBC Wee Wonders Girls 8 Champion (2009)

PING Young Masters 2008, 2009 & 2011

Youngest player at the age of 9 to qualify for and compete in English Girls Under 13 Championship

U.S. Kids European Championships, 6 top 5 finishes in 7 straight appearances

2014 Hacienda Open Under 16 Champion

2014 Murcia Ladies Open Under 16 Champion

2015 U.S. Kids Teen World Girls 14 Champion

2017 Co-medalist Ione D. Jones Doherty Matchplay Championship

Second Nigerian male or female to qualify for and compete in a USGA event,

2018 U.S. Girls' Junior at Poppy Hills Golf Course

First Youth Olympian in the golfing discipline for The Federal Republic of Nigeria,

Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympics

3rd place in Ladies European Tour Qualifying School Pre-Qualifier

Professional Achievements

Turned professional on November 11, 2018

Reigning Cote d' Ivoire Open Champion (First professional win in my professional debut)

First Nigerian to earn playing privileges on the Ladies European Tour (2019 season)

First and youngest Nigerian female to become a professionally ranked golfer

Youngest Nigerian male or female to compete in British Open Final Qualifying

First Nigerian female professional golfer to make the cut in an African Golf Tour event