By Edna A. Quansah
Accra, Aug. 22, GNA – the 2022 Ishmael Yamson MTN Invitational Golf tourney which attracted 99 invited golfers ended successfully at the Achimota Golf Club over the weekend.
This year’s edition was held to reward and honour Dr. Ishmael Yamson, the Board Chairman of MTN Ghana for his continuous support towards the development of golf in the country.
At the end of the event, Frank Avorsey of the Achimota golf club emerged champion with a handicap of eight to record 38 points ahead of Ayoub Ghandour and Eric Gene in the Men Group A.
For their efforts, the winner received a trophy and phone from the headline sponsors, whilst the second and third placed went away with a trophy and a gift vouchers.
In the Men Group B, Fiifi Thompson won the category followed by Amos Boateng whilst Kwasi Amoafo-Yeboah topped the Seniors with handicap 14 and 38 points.
Elizabeth Essel-Koomson topped the Ladies Open category with Mariatu Bah in the second position and Maggie Owusu-Baah won the Seniors-Ladies.
Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah and Kweku Asare Ofosuhene won the ladies and men longest drive respectively whereas the Closest to the pin award was bagged by Adjoa Asare Asamoah and Frank Avorsey.
Dr. Yamson thanked partners, stakeholders, the business community, and Achimota Golf Club for organizing the tournament to celebrate him.
The 80-year-old added, “ I would like to use this opportunity to appreciate all golfers for their patronage of all our invitational tournaments over the years. Even though this is the only invitational for the year, we are not relenting our support in promoting this sport.
“I am impressed by the level of sportsmanship exhibited today. Golf is a game of strategy, and as it is with strategy, it pays to know the frontline/course. On the golf course just as in business, knowing what lies ahead can help you prepare effectively to tackle issues and respond in certain situations.”
He admonished golfers to focus on the long-term which is also very critical and keep an eye on the prize and never lose focus.
The Board Chairman congratulated the winners for such a splendid performance and wished a better luck next time to those who couldn’t win.
GNA