Sensational golfer, Vincent Torgah, added to his trophy haul after winning the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Ghana Captain’s Prize tournament played at the Achimota Golf Course on Saturday March 12. Featuring over 50 golfers, Torgah endured a shaky start in the first pros competition of the year, in the three days of competition to wrap up the victory. He played 69 on the first day, followed it up with 74 and topped it with 66 to win the competition’s top prize of trophy and cash.
Speaking to the media, Torgah expressed his gratitude to the captain, sponsors and the organizing committee of the tournament which he believes would shape the pros ahead of upcoming championships. In second place was Achimota based, Alfred Kwame, and E .K Osei in third position. Veteran Emos Korblah grabbed the winner’s medal in the senior’s pro category, after beating Dawuda Mahama and Stephen Klah to the second and third positions, respectively.
The current captain of the PGA Ghana, John “Wonders” Malwuli, organized tournament preparations and his diligence insured a successful 3-day golf competition for the March 12- March 14 competition. On hand to present several winners with trophies was African American Golfer’s Digest Publisher Ms. Debert Cook, whose 22-year-old, New York City-based publication is the leading print and digital magazine serving avid Black Americans in the U.S.A. “It is always a delightful experience attending this annual event,” said Ms. Cook. “The tournament is filled with skilled golfers, both men and women, and watching them compete is a thrilling experience.” Ms. Cook has attended the last three outings and looks forward to being included in next years event, as well.
Viviane Kouame won the ladies category of the competition with Mercy Werner and Jessica Bearls Tei settling for the second and third positions. In the amateur category, Jan Vogel and Helen Appah emerged winners in the male and female groups among the seniors whiles Juliet Darkwah and Charity Vogel lost the first spot to Hajia Zenabu Sulemana in the ladies group B division.
Toni JC Bakawa beats the likes of Kevin Amedoh and Kojo Acheampong in the men’s group B event. Phindo Mohlala, Pamela Ewoenam Atila and Letitia Amponsah-Mensah were the first three finishers respectively in the ladies group A whiles Patrick Mensah bagged 68 net score ahead of Solomon Allotey and Percival Amponsah for the main men’s trophy of the amateurs competition.
Captain of the PGA, John Mawuli Nyarko, expressed his excitement about the success of the tournament and thanked the golfers, sponsors and the organizing team.
He urged the golfers, especially the pros to remain disciplined and continue with their daily practice sessions at their various clubs and be ready for the Giti Tyres President Putter golf championship which will be staged at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono. The competition was supported by Tang Hang Hotel, Frencia, Micasso, Main land Hotel, MDV, among others.
