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Georgia Oboh
The first Nigerian woman with full status on the Ladies European Tour, chasing a place at the 2028 Olympics.
- 2026Full LET card
- 1stNigerian at the YOG in golf
- 20153rd, US Kids Teen Worlds
- 2028Olympic target
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Nigerian roots
Georgia Oboh grew up in England, where her parents moved from Nigeria in their twenties, and has also lived in Nigeria. She took up golf after watching Mexican star Lorena Ochoa at the Women’s British Open, and chose to represent Nigeria.
A junior star
In 2015 she finished third at the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship at Mid Pines, North Carolina, closing with a 69. She became the first Nigerian to play golf at the Youth Olympic Games, and as a 17-year-old won the Côte d’Ivoire Open.
Breaking into Europe
After years on the LET Access Series, including a top-five finish at the Dutch Ladies Open, she finished tied fifth at the Ladies European Tour Q-School in Morocco in December 2025 to become the first Nigerian woman with full LET status. She began her 2026 season at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February.
The road to Los Angeles 2028
Her goal is to become Nigeria’s first Olympic golfer. In February 2026 Nigeria Golf Federation president Olusegun Runsewe asked her to apply formally so the federation could take her bid to the National Sports Commission.
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Quick answers
Georgia Oboh: quick answers
Who is Georgia Oboh?
A professional golfer representing Nigeria, the first Nigerian woman to earn full Ladies European Tour status and the first Nigerian to play golf at the Youth Olympic Games.
How did Georgia Oboh get her LET card?
By finishing tied fifth at the Ladies European Tour Q-School at Lalla Aicha in Morocco in December 2025, earning full status for 2026.
Will Georgia Oboh play at the Olympics?
She is aiming for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, which would make her Nigeria’s first Olympic golfer. In February 2026 the NGF asked her to apply formally so it could back her bid with the National Sports Commission.