By Simon Asare
Accra, Nov. 3, GNA – The highly esteemed Turkish World Golf Cup qualifier landed in Accra with local high-profile figures, and members of the business community attended the event.
Since its inception in 2013, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has brought together over 8,000 players to compete against one another in more than 118 tournaments in 67 countries worldwide.
The event at Achimota Golf Club was the 100th of 118 tournaments in this year’s Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, with the victors competing in the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year.
From a global total of 118, those that win would go through to the Grand Finals and have the chance to stay and play at Gloria Serenity Resort & Gloria Golf Club on the Turkish Golf Coast.
Representing Accra, Christophe De Jenlis secured their champion position with 42 points, and Ama Morgan was runner-up, while Ashish Ram Mathema came third.
The Closest to the Pin competition was won by Prince Awuley for the men and Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah for the women. Christopher Mbii won the lowest gross with a score of 69.
Mr. Aytekin Serbest, Turkish Airlines General Manager in Ghana, said he was overwhelmed with the numbers that graced the occasion and thanked the management of Achimota Golf Club for their support in making the tournament a success.
“We warmly thank all our guests who made the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Accra a huge success. Once again, it was a thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series. Congratulations to our winner, Christophe De Jenlis. We wish him the best of luck in Türkiye.”
All Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup finalists will fly to Türkiye with the comfort and luxury of Turkish Airlines’ Business Class.
Turkish Airlines’ support makes past events, such as the Turkish Airlines Open and TAWGC in Antalya, an international premium destination for golfers with outstanding facilities.
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2024 is supported by Gloria Hotels & Resorts and Ruck & Maul.
GNA