Nsuta , June 9, GNA – The fairway of the Nsuta Golf Course was electric as golfers, enthusiasts, and families gathered for the highly anticipated third edition of the Panafrican Golf Tournament.
The tournament featured a mix of fierce amateur competition, a lively corporate staff showdown, and a heartwarming showcase of rising youth talent, the event proved to be a spectacular celebration of the sport.
In Men’s Group A, Prince Amo Adukwaw put on a masterclass of consistency, carding a brilliant 73 net to claim the top spot. He narrowly edged out Kenneth Kwaku Dadzi, who finished just one stroke behind with a 74 net, while Sanda Farouk Alhassan secured the third-place podium finish with a 75 net.
Men’s Group B shifted to the Stableford scoring system, where Dennis Dada Darko dominated the field, racking up an impressive 37 points to take the crown. Samuel Ghartey secured the runner-up spot with 34 points, followed closely by Moses Fitzgerald Laryea with 33 points.
The Ladies’ category saw Rosemond Coggin deliver a stellar performance, cruising to victory with 34 Stableford points. Joana Jackson claimed the runner-up trophy with 29 points, and Maureen Cobbinah rounded out the top three with 26 points.
The tournament also tested the players’ raw power and surgical precision with the traditional auxiliary awards where Ernestina Mensah won the Ladies’ Longest Drive and Closest to the pin while the Men’s Closest to the Pin went to Joseph Arthur.
The corporate spirit was alive and well in the Panafrican Komatsu Staff Putting Challenge, where Dennis out-putted the competition to claim bragging rights for the year.
The future of the sport was also on full display during the Kids Putting Challenge, which saw the youngest competitors bring intense focus to the greens.
The Girls’ Division ad Naa Esi Menz as winner followed by Mannessa Osei Danso while Kekeli Anagbonu won the Boys’ Division followed by Fidail Osei Williams and Moepheth Arhinful.
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Kenneth Odeng Adade