Seaview Golf Club
Interactive map of Seaview Golf Club | |
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Virginia, Montserrado County, Liberia |
| Established | 2004 |
| Type | Public |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Par | 72[1] |
The Seaview Golf Club is a golf club in Virginia, Montserrado County, Liberia, operating the country's only 18-hole golf course.[1] The course is located on coastal land near the mouth of the St. Paul River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, opposite the Unity Conference Center and near the former Hotel Africa complex. It lies about 10 km (6 miles) northwest of central Monrovia.
History
Golf has been played in Liberia since at least the mid-20th century, including at facilities associated with the Firestone plantation in Harbel, Margibi County, which served expatriate and company communities. Some sources reference the development of organized golf structures in Liberia from the mid-1990s,[2] particularly following periods of disruption during the civil wars, rather than the introduction of the sport itself.
The modern Seaview Golf Course was formally established in June 2004 by the Liberia Golf Association under the chairmanship of Dr. C. Nelson Oniyama.[3] It was developed to promote golf in Liberia and provide a national venue for tournaments and recreational play.
Course and facilities
The course is an 18-hole layout set within a coastal environment characterized by open terrain, ocean views, and proximity to river estuaries. It serves as the primary venue for organized golf activity in Liberia and is used for both amateur and competitive events.
Tournaments
Seaview Golf Club hosts local and national competitions, including memorial and invitational tournaments. Events such as the Seymour Grann Memorial Golf Tournament have been held at the course, attracting participation from golfers across Liberia.[4]
Other golf facilities
Another golf course in Liberia is located at the Firestone plantation in Harbel, Margibi County, which operates as a private facility.
References
- 1 2 "About Us". Seaview Golf Club Liberia. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
- ↑ "Liberia Golf Association Marks 28th Anniversary". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 19 April 2026.
- ↑ Sonpon, Leroy M. III (3 July 2009). "Monrovia Breweries Puts L$112,000.00 up for Grabs in upcoming 162nd Independence Golf Open". Liberian Observer. Retrieved 28 April 2012.
- ↑ "Liberia: Aaron Dennis, Alvini Folley Shine as Seymour Grann Memorial Golf Tournament Deepens Legacy". FrontPage Africa. Retrieved 19 April 2026.