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Smokin Hills Golf Resort
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fee figures not published in a form two sites agree on · Parkland
— About
About Smokin Hills Golf Resort
Smokin Hills Golf Resort is an 18-hole, par 72 course at Ilara-Mokin in Ondo State, Nigeria. Ron Garl designed it across about 140 acres of rolling country. Several bunkers and large trees are in play. Organizers describe it as challenging yet playable for golfers of every level. Players choose between tee sets, and the black tees stretch the layout to 6,510 meters.
- It was the first golf course built in Ondo State, a cocoa-producing part of Nigeria.
- A driving range and a short-game practice area sit alongside the 18 holes.
- Local organizers place it alongside IBB International in Abuja and Le Meridien Ibom Resort in Uyo.
- Golf carts are available at the resort.
History of Smokin Hills Golf Resort
Chief Michael Ade Ojo, the businessman behind Elizade and Toyota Nigeria, developed the resort, and the course was carved out of surrounding jungle and rolling hills.
Playing Smokin Hills Golf Resort: tips
Appropriate golf attire is required on the course. Call the resort on +234 1 493 6846 to arrange a round. Akure is about 20 minutes away.
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Smokin Hills Golf Resort
How far is Smokin Hills from Akure?
The resort is about 20 minutes from Akure.
Why is it called Smokin Hills?
The name comes from the rolling hills around the course, which give off smoke-like mist early in the morning and at dawn.
How long is the course?
From the black tees the course measures 6,510 meters, and from the blue tees it measures 6,044 meters. Both tee sets play to par 72.