The 2024 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, September 21st at the prestigious Achimota Golf Club, attracted top-tier golfers from across the nation. The event showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and sportsmanship, with players delivering outstanding performances across multiple categories. In Men’s Group A, Frederick Semenu Duvour dominated with 40 points off a handicap of…
Board Chairman of MTN, Mr. Ishmael Yamson, has been honored with the prestigious Emeritus Award by the Achimota Golf Club during the 2024 MTN Maiden Golf Tournament. The award, presented by Mr. Frank Adu, President of the Achimota Golf Club, recognizes Mr. Yamson’s remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the club over the past forty…
The first-ever MTN Invitational Golf Tournament for 2024 is set to tee off on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the prestigious Achimota Golf Course in Accra. The tournament will commence at 6:30 AM, with over 100 golfers from various golf clubs across the country expected to participate. Invitations have been extended to high-profile patrons, setting…
On August 31, 2024, the Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley, Minnesota, came alive with competitive energy as golfers from the African and immigrant communities gathered for the 3rd annual Beyond Season Golf Tournament. Presented by Haven Residential Homes and powered by Beyond Media Solutions, the event blended athletic competition, community engagement, and philanthropy. The…
In the world of golf, change is often welcomed with open arms, and this time, Aileen Conteh is stepping up to bring just that. Aileen’s declaration to stand for election as the captain of the esteemed Celebrity Golf Club for the term 2024/2025 has sparked both curiosity and enthusiasm among club members. Her…
About a fortnight ago, Lagos-based golf sensation, Sunday Olapade, rocked the 2023 Gold Fields PGA Championship held at Damang! In the ultimate showdown against Ghana’s Kojo Barnni, Sunday conquered the course with his incredible skills to clinch the championship trophy, a dapper suit, and a sweet cash prize of 80,000ghc. Olapadi’s campaign began with a…
In the heart of Accra, Ghana, the Achimota Golf Club hosted the prestigious MTN Golf Invitational 2023 on Friday, October 13th. The event saw golf enthusiasts gather for a day of fierce competition and camaraderie. With a remarkable performance and a handicap of 10, Kojo Choi won the Men’s Group A championship with a…
The 2024 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, September 21st at the prestigious Achimota Golf Club, attracted top-tier golfers…
Board Chairman of MTN, Mr. Ishmael Yamson, has been honored with the prestigious Emeritus Award by the Achimota Golf Club…
The first-ever MTN Invitational Golf Tournament for 2024 is set to tee off on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the…
On August 31, 2024, the Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley, Minnesota, came alive with competitive energy as golfers from…
In the world of golf, change is often welcomed with open arms, and this time, Aileen Conteh is stepping up…
About a fortnight ago, Lagos-based golf sensation, Sunday Olapade, rocked the 2023 Gold Fields PGA Championship held at Damang! In…
The 2024 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament, held on Saturday, September 21st at the prestigious Achimota Golf Club, attracted top-tier golfers from across the nation. The event showcased remarkable skill, resilience, and sportsmanship, with players delivering outstanding performances across multiple categories. In Men’s Group A, Frederick Semenu Duvour dominated with 40 points off a handicap of…
Board Chairman of MTN, Mr. Ishmael Yamson, has been honored with the prestigious Emeritus Award by the Achimota Golf Club during the 2024 MTN Maiden Golf Tournament. The award, presented by Mr. Frank Adu, President of the Achimota Golf Club, recognizes Mr. Yamson’s remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the club over the past forty…
The first-ever MTN Invitational Golf Tournament for 2024 is set to tee off on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the prestigious Achimota Golf Course in Accra. The tournament will commence at 6:30 AM, with over 100 golfers from various golf clubs across the country expected to participate. Invitations have been extended to high-profile patrons, setting…
On August 31, 2024, the Valleywood Golf Course in Apple Valley, Minnesota, came alive with competitive energy as golfers from the African and immigrant communities gathered for the 3rd annual Beyond Season Golf Tournament. Presented by Haven Residential Homes and powered by Beyond Media Solutions, the event blended athletic competition, community engagement, and philanthropy. The…
In the world of golf, change is often welcomed with open arms, and this time, Aileen Conteh is stepping up to bring just that. Aileen’s declaration to stand for election as the captain of the esteemed Celebrity Golf Club for the term 2024/2025 has sparked both curiosity and enthusiasm among club members. Her…
About a fortnight ago, Lagos-based golf sensation, Sunday Olapade, rocked the 2023 Gold Fields PGA Championship held at Damang! In the ultimate showdown against Ghana’s Kojo Barnni, Sunday conquered the course with his incredible skills to clinch the championship trophy, a dapper suit, and a sweet cash prize of 80,000ghc. Olapadi’s campaign began with a…
In the heart of Accra, Ghana, the Achimota Golf Club hosted the prestigious MTN Golf Invitational 2023 on Friday, October 13th. The event saw golf enthusiasts gather for a day of fierce competition and camaraderie. With a remarkable performance and a handicap of 10, Kojo Choi won the Men’s Group A championship with a…
On October 13, 2023, the MTN Invitational Golf Tournament is set to unfold at the premier Achimota Golf Club. A hundred diverse golfers, including seasoned champions and emerging talents, will walk the lush fairways, united by their love for the sport. What sets this event apart are the twelve distinct award categories, ranging from Longest…
The 2023 Beyond Season Golf Tournament concluded in a thrilling manner at the Crystal Lake Golf Course in Minnesota, USA. Hosted by Beyond Media Solutions, the event brought together a field of golfers, predominantly from the black and immigrant community. As the day wrapped up, Abe Nebo took center stage by delivering a captivating…
The second edition of GCB Bank Classic Medal took place at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Club over the weekend. The event attracted an exciting field of golfers from across the country who competed to register their names on the leaderboard. When it mattered most, Christopher Mbii dominated the field with a defining gross score of 63…
The maiden Beyond End of Season Golf Invitational concluded successfully at the Crystal Lake Golf Club at Lakeville in Minnesota, USA. The organizers treated golfers and their guests to a private hole-19 party after the tournament. Beyond Media Solutions, a media and marketing firm owned by the Managing Director of TheGolfer Online, Collins Kofi…
The 2022 Dr. Ishmael Yamson MTN Invitational Golf Tournament ended at the premiere Achimota Golf Club excitingly after Frank Avorsey sustained immense pressure from the heavy field to lift the ultimate prize. Avorsey managed the course and took charge of the greens to finish with 38 points to claim the first prize in the…
2022 Dr. Ishmael Yamson MTN Invitational Golf Tournament is set to tee off at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday August 20. The event would be the first and only MTN Golf activity of the year and is in honour of the Board Chairman of MTN, Dr. Ishmael Yamson. The Invitational will attract over…
The 2022 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament makes its way to the premier Achimota Golf Club on Saturday August 20, 2022. The exciting and impressive golf tournament remains the first and only MTN sponsored golf event for the year. The Invitational according to organizers is bringing together a field of over 72 golfers who…
Rickie Hurtubise demonstrated incredible zeal with jaw-dropping drives, putting accuracy, and bunker shots at the just-ended R&A Junior Golf Open. After delivering 81 strokes on day one, Rickie stepped forward on day two to manage his game and battle the course to stay in contention. However, his hopes of advancing to the final round were…
The Celebrity Golf Course in Sakumono, Ghana was sparkled with a scene of excitement, great golfing, and some jaw-dropping moments during the first Asia Cup Golf Tournament. The fiercely contested event was among a contingent of Asian golfers in Ghana representing the countries of China, Japan, and Korea. On the path to “golf…
The PGA Golden Classic Pro-Am Golf tournament ended at the Achimota Golf Club to climax the pros and scratch competitions on the Road to Damang Tour. The Pro-Am tournament produced exciting scenes and incredible golfing experiences for pros and amateurs alike as they teed off. Thanks to the leadership of Mark Cofie Jnr, President…
Vincent Torgah has won the PGA Golden Classics; the third in the series of the Road to Damang Tour. Torgah went into the final round sharing the lead with Emos Korblah at a total of 210 shots. He rebuilt his lead back to two shots when he carded 69 on the final day to finish…
The third in the series of the Road to Damang Tour; the PGA Golden Classic has kicked off at the premier Achimota Golf Club, Ghana on Tuesday. Regular Professionals, Senior Professionals & Scratch players are playing in the PGA Golden Classic for qualification to gain eligibility for PGA Card. Kojo Barni shot a…
Constance Awuni has won the second qualifier of the second edition of the Heritage World Cup Finals in Ghana at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. Constance stayed ahead in the Ladies Group after returning net scores of 72 apiece over the two day-campaign. In the process, Constance Awuni surged ahead to emerge as the…
The premier Achimota Golf Club has delivered its March Monthly Medal. The day churned out flurry of results, smiles, and prizes. Joe Mukwala stayed ahead of the field to clinch the first prize in the Men Group A, after delivering a net score of 68 off handicap 7. Gustav Godonou followed closely to…
Celebrity Golf Club Independence Day 3Club Golf Challenge has ended with a thrilling mix of results and great fun in celebration of Ghana’s 65th Independence. When the day glided to a close, George Appaw maintained his poise to finish as the overall winner after returning a net score of 69 off handicap 23. …
The first edition of the Samartex Golf Tournament also known as the Mahogany Open is now set to take place from Thursday, March 3, 2022, to Sunday, March 6, 2022. According to the organizers, the competition level and the course are being improved to make room for additional participation and sponsorship. The competition prize…
The premier Achimota Golf Club has successfully set the year in motion with its January Monthly Medal. The event ended with a truckload of fun, exciting results, and great golfing. The maiden medal in 2022 attracted a heavy field of golfers who battled the greens to earn a spot at the leaderboard. When…
Samsung PGA Captain’s Prize Professional Golf Tournament has ended at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono, Ghana. When it mattered most, Vincent Torgah stayed ahead of the pack to win with 8-strokes after the four-day campaign. Torgah ended day one at 69 and delivered 71 on day two. He however kicked his game…
A former Captain of the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi, Francis Donkor-Baah has treated widows, the aged, children and prison inmates to Christmas party and exciting giveaways during the festivities. The beneficiaries of the kind gesture were indulged in unforgettable moment of fun and merry making at the Octagon Executive Lodge in Kenyase, Kumasi.…
The 86th 2021 Ghana Open ended at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono, Ghana with thrilling mix of results among golfers who took part in the two-day event. The tournament attracted a bevy of golfers from across the country who took turns at the tees, walked the fairways, and battled the greens to book…
Vincent Torgah has won the 2021 Gold Fields PGA Championship for the third time after scoring a record -20 over four days. The Center of the World Golf Club player started brilliantly well from the first day playing -9 to set Damang Course record in the first round. He continued his blistering performance…
Bryson is sitting atop the leaderboard after day two of the ongoing Hero World Challenge by 11-strokes. Bryson DeChambeau ended his day two campaign shooting 8-under 64; an almost seamless round with the only deficit being a double bogey on hole 16. Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau and Brooks Koepka finished round two sharing…
Vincent Torgah continued to surge on after day three of the 8th Gold Fields PGA Championship. The catch-me-if you can golfer, ended the third round on high notes where he gracefully extended his lead by 12-strokes. He currently sits with complete comfort at the top of the leaderboard with a total 203 strokes after day…
Golfer Emos Koblah is hopeful of winning the 2021 Gold Fields PGA Damang Championship on a good note after finishing second in two rounds. The former champion has been behind record holder Vincent Torgah, playing -3 and -1 in both day and two respectively.’ ‘I am just hoping that things will go on my…
Vincent Torgah is currently leading the pack at the ongoing 8th Gold Fields PGA Championship after shooting 9-under 63 on day one and 4-under 68 on day two. This sets him in a yawning distance from his closest contender Emos Korblah who ended day one at 69 and day two at 71, totalling 140…
Achimota Golf Club has concluded its November Monthly Medal Mug with thrilling mix of results. During the competition, Kofi Ampaw stayed in the mix to finish atop in the Men Open after returning a net score of 67 off handicap 18. Yaw Barnafo followed closely to clinch the second spot with a net score…
The Royal Golf Club, Kumasi witnessed a special golf event over the weekend to climax the Centenary celebration of the club. The 2-Day RGCK Centenary Cup (MatchPlay format) featured two teams of 24 amateur golfers from Southern Ghana clubs (Achimota, CRIG, Celebrity, Centre of the World and Bok Nam Kim) captained by Mr. Theodore Asampong…
The Tafo Golf Club in New Tafo-Akyem, Ghana is set to host golfers and patrons of the game to its 24th Tafo Open Golf Championship. Chemico and Omnifert are the leading sponsors for the Championship. As the days glide by towards the tournament, excitement is building up for the two-day event which comes off…
Floria Hurtubise battled the fairways at the recent Accra Open in way she hasn’t experienced in a long time. Floria who is not new to winning trophies on big stages in Ghana, had an entirely different encounter when she failed to make the cut after the first round at the Accra Open. “I played so…
Since turning pro in the year 2019, Kumasi based golfer Maxwell Owusu-Bonsu has been a regular feature on golf’s big stages in Ghana. Prior to becoming a pro golfer in the year 2019, Maxwell won the 61st Vodafone Asantehene Golf Open in 2018. With the visibly intense competition in the professional terrain in Ghana,…
Lucky Ayisah remained a formidable force from day one through to the final round in the pros category at the recent Accra Open 2021 to clinch the GHC25,000 prize. Lucky posted a total 285 shots; three shots lead from his closest contender; Vincent Torgah who carded 288 shots over the four days campaign. Lucky,…
West African number one Golfer Vincent Torgah and his brother Francis Torgah fell short of the needed spark to clinch the ultimate at the just ended Accra Open. The senior Torgah who entered the race as a favorable candidate to win got off to a good start with 71 shots. His day two outing…
The renowned Ruiru Sports Club hosted its annual Champion of the Year Tournament Finals which was between their members David Wainaina H/C 17 and Frank Munyua H/C 6. The Tournament attracted a large number of members and was hotly contested. Frank took the Championship by beating David 2 up on hole 17. However, it was…
Collin Morikawa is the first American winner of the European Tour’s Race to Dubai after securing an incredible victory at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship. The world No 2 overcame a three-shot deficit on the final day at Jumeriah Golf Estates, carding a six-under 66 to finish out a bogey-free weekend and recording…
Three championship events took center stage on the PGA and LPGA season’s finality on Sunday November 14. Nelly Korda clinched her fourth win this season at the Pelican Women’s Championship! The final round entered a playoff where Nelly birdied the 18 to lift her 7th career victory. In Houston, Jason Kokrak led the…
The recent Pink Golf Tournament at the premier Achimota Golf Club produced medley of fun and great golfing. Alain Vignard churned out impressive drives and putting accuracy to win in the Men Group A. Alain shot 38 points off handicap 10 to stay atop the leaderboard. Elisee Sezan made some impressive incursions along the way…
Emmanuel Kwadwo KYEI recovered from his day one mishap to win the Men Championship at the just ended Vodafone 64th Asantehene Open. Kyei shot a net score of 81 on his day one campaign but showed up on day two with a clear plan to better manage his game. That paid off nicely when he…
Ricky Hurtubise in these shots seems to be explaining to the West African Champ; Torgah how he fumbled on his day one outing at the just ended Asantehene Golf Open in the Men Handicap competition. Ricky had a challenging first round where he carded a net score of 96; very unusual of the promising young…
The premier Achimota Golf Club presented golfers with exciting experience during its October Monthly Medal. The event continues to attract heavy field month after month. During the October event in the Men Open, Stephen Amanor ended the day on a net score of 66 off handicap 24 to finish atop after edging into second position,…
The much-revered MTN Invitational made a stop at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Course and in the process produced some incredible results and great fun. Eric Ofosu-Hene stayed in contention to vault into the first position in the Men Category A. Eric took charge of his game and managed the course to finish at 38…
CBG Golf Challenge has ended at Bok Nam Kim Golf Club with thrilling medley of results. When the day glided to a close, Francis Amuzu stayed clear of the pack to clinch the ultimate winner’s trophy in the Men Category A after carding a net score of 57 off handicap 11. Francis shot the lowest…
MTN Ashantifest Invitational provided a truckload of excitements to golfers and patrons at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi on Saturday September 25. The event attracted a heavy field of golfers who competed for the sizzling trophies and exciting prizes that were up for grabs. When it mattered most, Abubakar Nafiu combined great approach shots and…
Ghana’s Vincent Torgah lifted the ultimate prize at the recent Kinshaha Open in Congo DRC after leading the heavy field with a total score of 3-over par. Torgah started off his campaign with 1-under par and leader of day one. On day two however, he shot a 4-over par that gave his closest contenders; Gerald…
CalBank Open 2021 has successfully ended at the premier Achimota Golf Club where Yao Dogbe walked the fairways and battled the greens to end atop the leaderboard as the overall winner. Yao Dogbe who is a zero handicaper shot 5-under 67 in the Men Group A to lift the prize as the ultimate winner of…
The Ashantifest Invitational Golf tournament is taking place at the garden city on Saturday September 25 at the Royal Golf Club. According to the organizers, this tournament forms part of MTN’s Ashantifest 2021 activities and is the Telecommunication giant’s way of rewarding and engaging with their high value customers within and around the Ashanti region…
The Managing Director of TheGolfer Online; Ghana’s premier specialist Golf website and communications; Mr. Collins Kofi Oppong will on October 8 and 9, 2021 join his family and well-wishers to bury his father Mr. Emmanuel Kofi Oppong who sadly passed away on May 9, 2021 after a short illness.
Golfers from the club earlier participated in the first round of qualifiers for the event with the next and final one scheduled for early September. In closing, Mr. Dand expressed the club’s gratitude to His Royal Majesty for his leadership, vision, and direction for the club.
The June Monthly Medal at the Achimota Golf Club ended with flurry of great results from golfers who took part in the event. When it mattered most, Aleix Pallares stayed atop the leaderboard in the Men Open with a net score of 66 off handicap 17 while Eric Gene ended his campaign on a net…
The Tafo Golf Club pulled off its Oak Ridge Monthly Medal on May 15, at the Crig Golf Course in New Tafo-Akim. The day produced thrilling mix of results among the golfers who took part in the event. When the day glided to a close, Kwaku Owusu M combined long drives with putting accuracy to…
NXT GEN has concluded its 2020 Match Play Finals at the Achimota Golf Club on May 1 with thrilling mix of results. When it mattered most, promising golf star Rickie Hurtubise vaulted ahead of the field to win with a net score of 67 off handicap 10. Rickie beat into second place Stephen Onaivi who…
The Celebrity Golf Club has ended its April Monthly Medal with splendid mix of results. In the end Tang Bui finished off with a net score of 66 off handicap 7 to stay atop in the Men Group A. Occupying second position was Lickelson L. DeXang with a net score of 70 off handicap 8…
Achimota Golf Club has delivered its April Monthly Medal which ended with exciting streaks of results. Alain Vignard took charge of the Men field to win with a net score of 65 off handicap 12. Eddie Addo followed in second place on a net score of 67 off handicap 11 while Malcome Watson ended his…
The African Unity Golf Network (AUGN), MN USA on Saturday April 24 concluded its President’s Tee Off; the first official 2021 golf outing for the group at the Greenhaven Golf Course, Anoka, Minnesota. The day turned out great success despite the cold weather conditions in the early hours. The African Unity Golf Network (AUGN), MN…
Frank Adu delivered his A-game during the recent March Monthly Medal at the Achimota Golf Club to vault ahead of the field. The former Captain of the Club returned a net score of 69 off handicap 8 to win the Men Group A. Geoffrey Yego followed in second place on a net score of 70…
The MTN Invitational Sterling Edition has ended successfully at the Achimota Golf Club where Christopher Mbii finished as the Tiger in the Woods in the Men’s Silver Group following his sterling performance of returning 41 points off handicap 2. Christopher won on countback after beating Church Ansah who ended is campaign with 41 points off…
The first edition of the celebrated MTN Invitational Golf Tournament makes it way to the premier Achimota Golf Club on Saturday March 27. The event is set to attract over 100 golfers from across the country who will participate in different categories. Golfers will compete for laurels over 18-holes in the one-day event. The theme…
Achimota Golf Club delivered its January Monthly Medal with exciting streak of results. In the members only groups, Stephen Onavi returned a net score of 64 off handicap 24 to emerge winner. Isaac Kuttey followed in the second position on a net score of 69 off handicap 3 while Mike Hurtubise came up third on…
A record 152 golfers from across the country participated in the 2020 edition of the CalBank Open Golf Championships, which concluded on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Achimota Golf Course. The event, which was originally scheduled for October 10 had to be deferred after heavy downpour rendered the course unplayable on the original day.…
Lucky Annan Ayisah, a resilient golfer from the Achimota Golf Club emerged champion of the 2020 Gold Fields Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Golf Championship held at the Damang Golf Course, Western Region. He walked away with Gh¢40,000 as prize money. Ayisah, having won the event for the first time started his game on a bright note…
Tema very own Francis Torgah has taken the lead at the 2020 Gold Fields PGA Golf Championship at Damang after securing a 3 under par at the end of day two. Francis’ 69 propelled him to lead the table with the total of 2 under, bringing his total to 142. Lucky Ayisah who topped day…
Felix Kwame Akafo and Georgina Andoh emerged winners in Group A of the 2020 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament held over the weekend to honor late the Professor Jacob Plange Rhule. The event held at the Celebrity Golf Club drew participation from about 100 golfers across the country. At the end of the competition, Akafo and…
Due to the COVID-19 MTN has not been able play any of their quarterly golf tournaments this year. Fortunately, MTN will be playing it first and only Golf Tournament, MTN Invitational Tournament on this Saturday, November 21 at the Celebrity Golf Club. The event will be in honour of the memory of Prof Jacob Plange…
Good Golfing marked this year’s Beatrice Mawuli Nyarko Memorial Golf in Sakumono on Saturday. Grouped in pros, seniors and amateurs, golfers recorded impressive records in their respective categories. Organizer of the three-day competition, John Mawuli Nyarko also known as John Wonders described this year’s edition (Third) as a huge success taking into account the large…
Golfers from far and near all kitted in pink thronged to the Achimota Golf Club, AGC, on Saturday 31st October 2020 to support this year’s Lady Golfers/ Korle-Bu Breast Unit Pink October Tournament which was initiated by the Lady’s Section of AGC over a decade ago. The purpose of the tournament was to help raise…
The Celebrity Golf Club, over the weekend delivered its September Monthly Medal. When the day finally glided to a close, Frank Kumako led the Men Group A with a net score of 72 off handicap 6. Following in second place is Solomon Allotey who returned a net score of 74 off handicap 13 while Geoff…
Rookie John Akoto Inkum stormed through a field of 32 qualifiers to win the RGCK Match-Play Special 2020. The competition is a club sponsored event played over 3 days (19th to 21st September) with the qualifying rounds (round of 16, 8, quarter and semi finals) over 9 holes and the final over 18 holes. John…
As Covid-19 goes on hitting every part of the world, Kenya has not been left behind and strict measures have been put up by the Government to try reducing the spread. Many operations have been affected and closed down or operating but keeping and following the government directives as advised strictly. Schools in Kenya have…
Justin Riegel, the Philmont Country Club’s PGA Director of Golf, tragically lost his life earlier this week after a giant tree fell and smashed into Philmont Country Club’s pro shop and cart barn following a thunderstorm. The course professional was helping to bring golf carts inside during the storm. “The storm blew in and everyone…
The PGA announced on Wednesday that South African golfer Victor Lange has tested positive for COVID-19. Lange represents the first confirmed case of the coronavirus among players connected to the PGA Tour. He plays on PGA Tour Latinoamérica. The 26-year-old disclosed his illness to the PGA and reported that he has no symptoms. He’s expected to make…
Update, March 15: Governments, clubs and associations continue to institute a range of recommendations about whether golf courses should be open during the coronavirus crisis. This story deals primarily with the physical act of playing golf outside while adhering to social distance guidelines. Chris Marchini is the general manager of the Golf Galaxy in Pittsburgh, and…
The matchplay between AGC and IBB ended at the Achimota Golf Club with AGC surging ahead with 54 points while IBB trailed with 43 points.
For the third successive year, GCB Bank Ltd has committed to the sponsorship of golf competitions league at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi. The league covers all handicap qualifying competitions held at the club throughout the year. It is used to select golfers for events with limited entries and the Golfer of the year. The…
When the day glided to a close, Yaw Yeboah surged ahead to win the Men Silver Group on a net score of 74 off handicap 5 while Paul Jacob delivered a net score of 71 off handicap 16 to clinch the Men Bronze Group. Meanwhile Aasa Lysberg shot a net score of 75 off handicap…
Prince Amoabeng over the weekend celebrated his birthday in a grand style with his golfer friends at the plush Tafo Golf Club. The “Johnie Walker” man certainly found himself in good company and his friendly and warm demeanor wasn’t lost on him especially during the reception. When the day glided to a close, Afriyie Nyarko…
A thrilling golf tournament was held to honor Hon. Felix Agyapong to celebrate his birthday a week ago at the Tema Country Golf Club. Enjoy these pictures from the event.
This year’s Ruiru Classic attracted 112 players and was played last weekend at the Ruiru Golf Course. The Tournament attracted golfers from many local clubs and was an exciting day at the par 72 course for golfers as the course was in perfect shape after the rains. Chris Andrea HC 4 shot 39 points to…
Captain of the Professional Golf Association in Ghana, John Mawuli organized a memorial golf tournament in honor of his mother Beatrice Mawuli Nyarko at the Celebrity Golf Club about two weeks ago. Yoku Korsah held off the Men’s Group to win on a net score of 67 off handicap 19. Randy Adu-Gyamfi followed in the…
ABUJA/LAGOS (Reuters) – A steady “thwack” rings out at the driving range just outside Nigeria’s capital Abuja. A girl clad in pink shoes, pink skirt and pink vest wields a club with a power that belies her slight frame, grimacing at poor shots and smiling happily at others. Iyene Essien’s golf medals already outnumber her…
Having successfully steered the fortunes of the bank with exciting innovations and great successes, CalBank Ltd dedicated this year’s Open to celebrate its Managing Director; Mr. Frank Adu Jnr. Known within the golfing fraternity in Ghana as “Capo”, Mr. Adu has been an inspiring figure both within the banking and golfing circles. The Open, held…
2018 winners of the GCB Golf Competitions Leagues, Prof. BK Baiden and Mrs. Felicity Okyei-Gyeabour successfully defended their trophies for 2019 in the Men and Ladies categories. At the end of year event of the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi, the pair were once again crowned at the awards dinner held at the clubhouse. In the…
The last of MTN Invitational tournaments in 2019 concluded at the Celebrity Golf Club on Saturday December 14 with an impressive line-up of golfers and stakeholders. MTN as expected was very generous with prizes and other giveaways for the winners in the various categories. Ebo Da-Costa stayed in the mix despite the scare of a…
The final MTN Invitational Golf Tournament for 2019 has been scheduled for Saturday, 14th December at the Celebrity Golf Club, Sakumono. This crowns all tournaments for the year and is MTN’s way of engaging and appreciating its High Value Clients – Golfers, in this instance for their loyalty to the brand throughout the year. The…
The Latex Foam monthly medal competition for 2019 ended at the Royal Golf Club on Saturday 30th November 2019. The competition was organized in a league format with a focus on appearance and position in all the 12 monthly medals played in the year. The men’s section saw Edward Prempeh emerged the league winner with…
Nigeria’s Christopher Francis defied all odds and a relatively strong field to win the 2019 Gold Fields PGA Championship with a two-shot victory. Francis ended a six-year drought for an international Championship on Saturday when he claimed the sixth edition of the Gold Fields PGA Championship at the Damang Golf course. He is the first…
Ruiru Sports Club hosted their free golf clinic last week where a total of 19 Juniors from club members and non-members came to the club to learn the exciting golf game. The Club has come to be well known in golf promotion in the Country. The Juniors from day one were coached from the…
Achimota Golf Club, which has Ghana’only PGA standard course and Labadi Beach Hotel have signed a deal which will see the hospitality outfit provide catering services for the golf club. The launch of this partnership was marked with a golf tourney which attacted participation from over 70 golfers at the club last Saturday. The General…
The Match Play between the Achimota Golf Club and their counterparts from the Ikoyi Golf Section ended with Achimota edging ahead with 41.5 points while Ikoyi trailed in a yawning distance with 14.5 points after the two-day golf encounter. The match play is an annual international golf competition between the two premier clubs. This year’s…
Walking off the 18th green as the Nigeria Masters Champion, Vincent Torgah kept on looking fixedly at all the greats on the most sort after trophy on the African Tour. On the Masters trophy, his name is etched twice right above Andrew Odoh who won the maiden edition of the Nigeria Masters. In the record…
For a second B&E title after winning the 2017 edition, it was all over when Visitor Mapwanya walked in his 25-foot eagle putt Thursday on the 17th green at Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estates. The Zimbabwean gave a heavy fist pump as his golf ball dropped down the center of the cup, extending his…
Ruiru Sports Club on the weekend hosted yet another Tournament that was sponsored for the third time by OKOLEA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The par 72 course is one of the courses most of the golfers in Kenya are endeared to due to its uniqueness. The tournament attracted a total of 114 golfers who persevered the periodic…
The Tafo Golf Club in the Eastern Region of Ghana was totally “turned up” with what could be described as the ultimate golf experience over the weekend. A host of golfers and other bigwigs in the golfing fraternity took turns at the tee in honor of the King of Akyem Abuakwa; Osagyefo Nana Amoatia Ofori-Panin. …
Tournament Okyehene Invitational Tournament marks the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin to celebrate with high value subscribers. The Emerald anniversary marks 20 years of good leadership, innovation and conservation and acknowledges the role of chieftaincy in national and social development. It is an opportunity for MTN to engage its stakeholders,…
Nathan Kwabena Anokye Adisi; popularly known as Bola Ray, the CEO of EIB Network has finally taken to golf after almost a year of considering the idea. It will be recalled that, about a year ago, the West Africa Number One golfer; Vincent Torgah through the arrangement of the Managing Director of TheGolfer Online; Collins…
Samuel Frimpong emerged overall winner of a Match Play tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. The tournament commenced week ago on Saturday and ended on Monday. Samuel, preceding his lone dominance in the competition during the finals, was in close contention with Prof. B. K Baiden; winner of the GEC Open Ghana first…
Nigeria@59 : The Portharcourt Club, Golf section will be looking a little greener this weekend as it welcomes the fourth edition of the African Tour’s annual event that is usually staged to mark the Nigerian Independence. This Annual independence tournament has become the best-attended event on the Tour. Last year, a record number of spectators…
The premier Achimota Golf Club has delivered its September Monthly Medal on a high note with resounding bouts of great golfing and medley of scores. In the end, Kusi Boateng took charge of the Men side with a jaw-dropping net score of 71 off handicap 5. Meanwhile, the winner of the just ended GEC Open…
Last weekend was yet another splendid golf day at the par 72 striking and challenging Ruiru Sports Club golf course when OXYGENE COMMUNICATIONS and TROPICAL BRANDS sponsored another tournament at the club for the 3rd time. The tournament was well attended hosting 157 golfers in singles stableford competition. Mr. Mutahi Mureithi represented OXYGENE COMMUNICATIONS. During…
The first qualification round of the most anticipated Corporate Golf platform – GEC Open 2019 opened in the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi on Saturday 7th September to a well-organized ceremony. The event saw over 35 top corporate golfers battle out for the ultimate prize. Prof. Bernard Baiden picked the first winning ticket to represent Ghana…
The impressive and challenging par 72 Ruiru Sports Club hosted a remarkable 218 golfers during the weekend. The Tournament was well sponsored by KCB Corporate which is a renowned supporter of golf sport in Kenya sponsoring major golf events in the of whole Country . During the Stableford competition played on September 07, 2019, KCB…
Being a relaxed sport, golf is awesome for building lasting relationships. It presents incredible life lessons like honesty, persistence, constant learning, and achievement orientation. All these can be tapped to generate sound business acumen. As business executives, we need to know that strong corporate culture is the foundation for a successful business. Today, many companies…
All is set for the first ever Juniors Golf Tournament to be hosted by 3PL Golf Foundation, a non-profit golf foundation, at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi on Saturday 17th August 2019. The one-day event will feature 3 main categories of youth golfers in Upper Primary, JHS and SHS. The event will also outdoor 3PL…
After a tie for second spot in the first-round of the 2019 Shagamu Cup Championship, Francis Epe cooled down considerably on the second day, shooting another consecutive score of 70 in the second round at Lafarge Cement Golf Club in Shagamu, Ogun State. Epe ended his second round with an overall score of two under…
The Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono was agog with excitement and huge euphoria during the rebirth of the Spinal Awareness Golf Classic on Saturday July 6. The Classic was held to create the awareness on the importance of the Spine in everyday health. The attendance and success of this year’s Spinal Awareness Golf Classic places…
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) in partnership with the Tema Country Golf Club launched the second edition of the Centre of the World Golf Tournament ( Year of Return edition) at an impressive ceremony at the Club on Tuesday July 2. This year’s tournament follows a successful debut last year and it comes off…
The dust has now settled from the qualification matches and the Ghana Golf Association’s team for the upcoming All Africa Team Challenge to be held in Mauritius in October is set. The team will consist of Frank Avorsey, Alfred Kwame, Sampson Asorgbah and Isaac Kuttey. These four golfers have established themselves as the best among…
Cape Town — Toto Thimba told the media in Nairobi on Friday that he was going to win the Karen Masters by 10 shots, and on Sunday, he shot a final-round 65 to total 26-under-par 262 to claim his maiden Sunshine Tour victory, albeit by three shots at the KCB Karen Country Club. He went…
A press conference has been held in Accra at the Central Hotel ahead of the Spinal Awareness Golf Classic. The press conference brought together stakeholders, the media, a section of golfers and staff of Spinal Clinic Ltd. Dr. Bryan Cox, CEO of Spinal Clinic Ltd and his team reiterated their readiness to deliver a truly…
The Coca-Cola June Monthly Medal at Celebrity Golf Club concluded on high note to end the first half of the year in style. The June event like previous events, assembled a solid line-up of golfers who walked the fairways in expectations to register their names on the leaderboard. When the day glided to a close,…
The impressive and challenging par 72 Thika Greens Golf Resort golf course hosted the Mt. Kenya Golf challenge on the weekend and golfers had a very exciting day playing their game in a very serene atmosphere as most players confided after the game. The players were also impressed by the greens which are in top…
The June Monthly Medal at the premier Achimota Golf Club concluded successfully with a blend of compelling scores on Saturday June 22. In the end, Amb. Kim Sungsoo combined skillfully delivered approach shots and putting accuracy to close his campaign on a net score of 73 off handicap 11. Kim’s solid game placed him 3-shots…
A select group of scratch golfers from across the nation began their quest to represent Ghana in the 2019 All African Golf Challenge to be held this coming October, in Mauritius. The Ghana Golf Association is tasked with fielding a 4-man team for the main event. To this end, the top six finishers in the…
MTN Ghana sparkled the Tema Country Golf Club in a dynamic fashion during the MTN Invitational Golf Tournament on Saturday June 15. Golfers began taking turns at the tee at 11am to work the fairways. About 100 golfers took part in the one-day remarkable golfing event. When it mattered most, Floria Hurtubise, Lady Captain of…
Bok Nam Kim carved out another intriguing golf experience during the June Monthly Medal on Saturday June 15. Edward Abrokwa maintained an intense early pace to win in the Men Group A after closing off with a net score of 62 off handicap 14. The winner completed his round with a blend of birdies,…
The African Tour unveiled its plan to establish a golf academy in Imo State. The Tour disclosed this during a Press briefing at the Arsenal Golf Club in Owerri today ahead of its tournament tagged “South-East Shoot Out” scheduled to hold from 12-15 of June 2019. The poor state of the game of golf in Nigeria most…
Ghana’s leading telecommunication giants, MTN Ghana is set for another landmark golf fiesta come this Friday, June 14, when they host over100 golfers of the creme de la creme at the Tema Country Golf Club. The event set to tee off at 11am otherwise known as the MTN Invitational Golf Tournament is strictly by invitation…
Ghana is representing 10 minigolfers at Sweden. Team Ghana will depart on the 10th of June. However, the competition starts on 14 June and completes on 16 June The Ghanaian contingent returns on the 20th of June. Currently, training is still ongoing at the Sport City Arena at Ridge. Enoch Nyarko, one of the leading…
Thika Greens Golf Resort is one of Kenya’s finest challenging par 72 golf course and it hosted this year’s Madaraka day tournament, which was well sponsored by The Mighty Ten, FCM Travel and Air Mauritius. The Golf Resort is one of the latest upcoming golf resorts in Kenya and generally in East Africa. The par…
The Coca-Cola May Monthly Medal at the Celebrity Golf Club closed with rousing mix of results in the Men and Ladies categories. On a day characterized with calming breeze, golfers took in the moment, while they walked the course in attempts to clinch the laurels in arguably the most consistent medal in Ghana. In the…
UIP, a Real Estate company was at the weekend the headline sponsors of a golf day at Ruiru Sports Club named “KEY TO THE DOOR”. A total 89 golfers competed for the prizes on a day which was characterized with very chilly and slippery conditions due to rain that poured heavily three times during the…
The “Future Pros” of golf in Ghana flashed at Achimota Golf course over the weekend; almost thirty boys and girls with some as young as 5 years old took to the course. Those who were playing for the first time, participated in a putting competition. The Junior Youth Golf Tournament was hosted by Mr. Kwesi…
The premier Achimota Golf Club delivered yet another impressive Monthly Medal for the month of May and the day ended with exciting blend of results. Victor Oyango combined remarkable drives and putting accuracy to vault into the first position in the Men Group A, after shooting a net score of 69 off handicap 7.…
Last weekend was an exciting day at the par 72 Ruiru Sports Club when Britam sponsored 145 golfers to compete. The Vice-Captain Thomas Mwaura playing off HC 16 shot 39 points to beat the field to become the overall winner. Men winner was Charles Wachira HC 19 who shot 38 points. The men runner-up was…
After calm conditions early in Friday’s second round, play was suspended when a heavy rain decended over the portharcourt course. The Rain which had the play suspended for over two hours during the second round, saw the Leader Board take another dimension as Ghanaian player Emos Koblarh alongside home based player Mike Ubi, hold a…
The impressive and challenging par 72 Ruiru Sports Club hosted 132 golfers during the weekend Tournament which was well sponsored by Ngao Credit. Jessy Ndegwa HC 15 shot 41 points was the overall winner. Angelus Maina HC 12 shot 40 points to become the men winner. J K Maigua HC 18 shot 39 points to…
Vincent Torgah surged into a one -shot lead after what could be described as a “dramatic” first round at the at the 4th Portharcourt Classic, as defending champion Sunday Olapade had a day to forget. The number one player on the African Tour Oder of Merit recorded a two-under 68 – the best score for…
The team from CAITEC Group of Companies Tang Bin and Peng Chao won the 2019 World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana Final organized by the International Chamber of Commerce Ghana and media partners Business and Financial Times, GTV Sports, Multimedia Broadcasting and Multi TV sports at the Celebrity Golf Club, Sakumono. They won with a score…
The best in Professional and Amateur Golf will converge at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi (RGCK) from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May to take part in the prestigious Vodafone 62nd Asantehene Open Golf Championship. This year’s event is part of the activities marking the 20th Coronation of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II…
Bok Nam Kim came full circle on Saturday during the May Monthly Medal with intriguing streaks of good play and compelling results. Solomon Allotey effectively sealed the day in the Men Group A after completing with a net score of 62 off handicap 14. Hutton Addy followed 4 shots off the lead on a net…
The premier Achimota Golf Club was about the perfect destination for many golfers in Ghana during the May Day Golf Competition in celebration of the 2019 May Day. With immaculate greens and lush fairways, golfers rallied the course for a chance to establish their names on the leaderboard. On a day that celebrates the immense…
The 6th South African Freedom Day Golf Tournament, presented a unique opportunity for golfers to enjoy an incredible round of golf on a sun-kissed Saturday at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono. After an uninterrupted six years of organizing the Freedom Day tournament by Global Media Alliance, this year’s event as expected, ended with medley…
It was yet another exciting week at the famous Ruiru Sports Club where they hosted a free golf clinic for Juniors from age seven onwards. Children from members of the club and non-members had the opportunity to practice golf and also played a few holes the the course. It was first-time experience for some juniors…
The Ghana Golf Association’s 2019 Jr Ghana Open Golf Championship at Achimota Golf Club was a resounding success. A total of 41 participants took part representing Achimota, Bogoso, Takoradi and Tofo Golf clubs respectively. GGA President Mr. Mike Aggrey said, “The numbers this year were very encouraging. We hope to continue to see this trend…
GCB Bank Limited has committed to the sponsorship of golf competitions league at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi for the second successive year. The league was well patronised by golfers at the club in its maiden year 2018 and was helpful in determining the best golfer of the year for both Men and Ladies. There…
The 2019 MTN Invitational Golf Tournament graced the remarkable Ankobra Country and Golf Club in Bogoso on Saturday April 13. Being the first time that the Invitational was visiting Bogoso, MTN, left nothing to chance as it delivered a truly exciting golf experience for the participants. When it counted most, Elijah Dennis stood tall in…
Milind Bhagwat found his footing in the winners’ zone during the Coca-Cola March Monthly Medal. Milind, combined considerable skill and focus to win in the Men Group after returning a net score of 66 off handicap 27. Isaac Amoako-Mensah stayed in contention for a second-place finish on a net score of 70 off handicap 22…
Vincent Torgah won his third consecutive tournament at the FCT Classic on Friday by closing with a 1-over 73 and 10-under 278 for the tournament. The Ghanaian went into the final round with 11-under but could not improve his score after registering two birdies and three bogeys, his worst round of the event held at…
In-form Torgah holds a 9-shot lead after two rounds of the FCT Classic at IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria. The Ghanaian played 3-under and added a 69 to his opening round 65 to remain on course for another victory. Nigerian Michael Ubi finished with an even par 72 moving from a…
After winning the first two tournaments of the 2019 African Tour season, Vincent Torgah starts the third event, FCT Classic, taking early lead. The Ghanaian golfer stayed hot on the front, birdieing five out of the nine holes and No.10 and No.12 on the back nine to finish 65, 4-shots lead over Pristhy Nji in…
MTN Ghana, indisputably the leading corporate entity for golf tournaments in the country kicks off the 2019 MTN Invitational Golf Tournaments at the Ankobra Golf and Country Club, Bogoso this Saturday, April 13. The MTN Invitational Tournaments previously known as the CEO’s Invitational Tournament was started about six years ago and interestingly, although the event…
The February Monthly Medal at the Celebrity Golf Club ended with medley of jaw-dropping results that added extra flavor to the acclaimed monthly gig. Coca Cola, the long-standing sponsors of the monthly medal provided exciting prizes of attractive medals and products from the stables of arguably the most celebrated brand the world over. When the…
Multiple Asantehene Open Winner, Emmanuel Kojo Kyei, ended almost 20 years of wait to land the much-coveted Latex Foam Masters Golf Championship hosted annually at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi. Playing to handicap 4, he returned a total net score of 142 over 36 holes to win by 3 shots from a strong field of…
Ghana’s vincent Torgah holds off the field, to claim the 2019 EKO CHALLENGE CUP, at 18-under par after 72 holes of play. The Ghanaian started the week with an opening round 3-under par (69), tied second alongside his compatriot Emos Koblarh, who also returned a 3-under par to keep them a stroke ahead of Sunday…
Ghana’s VINCENT TORGAH extended his lead to -12 under after the third round of the EKO CHALLENGE CUP, at the Lakowe Lake’s Golf Course. The Ghanaian returned a 68 ( -4 ) under par, his third consecutive round under course par, having carded 69 / 67 /68 from his first, second, and third round respectively…
Muthaiga Golf Club; the par 71 course and well known as the home of golf in Kenya during the weekend hosted Muthaiga Open. The Open was played Saturday 36 holes and Sunday 18 holes totaling 54 holes. Simon Njogu the plus one handicapper, shot first round one-under per 70 and second round two-over par…
It was another splendid golf day at the Ruiru Golf Club where a total of 78 golfers competed for the Monthly Mug. P. Karoki nicknamed “PGA”, playing off handicap 13 beat them all to emerge the overall winner with the lowest gross score of 78 and a net of 65 points. S.G Njuguna handicap 16,…
The maiden Lady Captain’s prize at the Ankobra Golf and Country Club turned out “Host and Wine” as the affable Lady Captain of the club, Floria Hurtubise went on to capture the first spot in the Ladies Group A along with a lavish birthday bash for an amazing wine down experience. After recording streaks of…
Bok Nam Kim in a memorable fashion, delivered the January Monthly medal by bringing together lovers of golf in an atmosphere enveloped with friendliness and excitement. The event ended with flurry of results and a smashing cake-cutting moment with a well-crafted miniature golf cake. Dr. Felix Frempong led in the cake-cutting ceremony to climax the…
The first Coca-Cola Monthly Medal in 2019 at the Celebrity Golf Club, fielded a Seniors category which will continue to be a regular feature in the monthly gig. The event took place on Saturday January 19. The game was laced with some exciting golfing as many golfers competed in what has become the most consistent…
After a hiatus of three years, East Africa’s largest insurers and financial services companies returned to the challenging par 72 course at Ruiru Sports Club and sponsored a major tournament. The Tournament attracted 279 players from almost all golf clubs within the region even as far as Nakuru County in the Great Rift Valley. This…
Sunday Olapade on Saturday held off a considerably tough field that featured the hitherto defending champion and tournament favorite, Vincent Torgah to win the Tour Championship. Sunday with this win, has fulfilled his dream of winning the Tour Championship after finishing at 10-under par. This brings to a tally his fourth win on West Africa…
The final match day of the Coca-Cola minigolf Clubs Competition saw 6 top Clubs on the league competing as individual clubs to gain the lowest score which would push only the best two clubs with the lowest scores through to the final round. Scores at the end of the semis were as follows; Golden Putters…
Sunday Olapade had the best round of the day and grabbed the 36 holes lead at the Tour Championship after shooting a 4-under par 68 to get to 5-under for the tournament. The Nigerian started the day 1-under and tied for second place but broke away with five birdies and one bogey. “I feel…
The accuracy of net worth lists ought to be viewed, at a minimum, with a modicum of skepticism, but they are interesting nonetheless, notably when Diddy is shown to be worth more than Tiger and a 21-year-old woman is worth more than either of them Tiger Woods ranked in a tie with author James Patterson…
The TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, the culminating event of the West Africa Golf Tour circuit, tees off this morning. As the season finale, the Tour Championship brings together the top thirty players from the West Africa Golf Tour Order of Merit. Played at IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria, home of the West Africa…
Thelogo of the AFRICAN Tour and its full tournament schedule for the 2019 season was unveiled yesterday, on the eve of the West Africa Golf Tour Championship at IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja, Nigeria. TheWest Africa Golf Tour was founded with the primary purpose of promoting and developing the game of golf…
NxtGen, a vibrant golfgroup, comprising of young businessmen who are passionate about golf has crowned its activities for the year with a Matchplay tournament at the premier Achimota Golf Club on December 16, 2018. A special fundraising segment characterized the match play final(Stableford scoring) this year which drew patronage from far and near including international…
It was a time to celebrate for Juniors from all walks of life to be given the chance by Ruiru SportsClub for a one-week golf practice at a minimum charge and ending up with sumptuous lunch every day. The Club offered almost free training for one week and children came to practice and on the…
The maiden GCB Tournament of Champions was successfully hosted by the Grande Eco Cabanas Resort at Lake Bosomtwe-Pipie on Saturday 15thDecember 2018. The event, made possible by GCB Bank Ltd, was exclusively for winners of various competitions held at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi in 2018. A number of high patronage golfers at the club…
At the end of The Coca-Cola minigolf Clubs Competition Match Day 5, Five Minigolf Clubs qualified comfortably for the Finals. Golden Putters closed at 39 points, Forbes at 28 points, Power at 28 points, Black Putters at 27 points and Nutterz Putterz at 25 points. The 6th slot to qualify for the Finals was a…
After six weeks of highly competitive Minigolf, the Second Edition of Unilever Minigolf Schools Competition Semi-Finals is finally here! The Second Edition Unilever Schools Competition has given birth to new minigolf young talents in both Accra and Kumasi. Top schools G.I.S, Al-Ryan, Ridge Church School, Pat Academy, D.P.S and Galaxy International, Jack n Jill, Lycee…
Mel Reid, in her third year on the LPGA Tour, announced Monday her new role as an Athlete Ally Pro Ambassador and publicly came out as gay in a Q&A with the site. Athlete Ally advocates for LGBTQ inclusion and equality in sports through education, policy and rights. “I wanted to be part of Athlete…
The Royal Golf Club is set to play the first ever Tournament of Champions at the plush Grande Eco Cabanas Resort at Lake Bosomtwe-Pepie in Kumasi. The 1-day 9 holes scratch gala event is set to come off on Saturday December 15, 2018. The event, dubbed “the battle by the best” is reserved exclusively for…
Francesco Molinari has been named European Golfer of the Year following his stellar 2018. Molinari became Italy’s first major champion when he triumphed at the Open Championship, finishing two clear of four players – including Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy at Carnoustie. He followed that by helping Europe regain the Ryder Cup at the expense…
Vodafone delivered a truckload of pleasant experience by pulling off a successful tournament during the just ended 23rd Vodafone Tafo Open. The two-day event took place at the CRIG Golf Course which boasts of lush fairways and caringly manicured greens. The biggest attraction however was the assemble of by far the most amply line-up of…
Tiger Woods remains a favorite to win the 2019 Masters, but he now has company at the top of Westgate Las Vegas Superbook’s board. Following a poor performance at the Hero World Challenge in which Woods, the tournament host, finished 17th in the 18-man field, Westgate downgraded him from 10-to-1 odds at Augusta National to…
Kojo Barni held his own among a considerably tough field to win big during the Gold Fields Ghana PGA Championship in Damang on Saturday. The Tarkwa based golfer clinched a check of GHC35,000, an impressive wood crafted trophy and a second blue jacket. During the contest, Kojo kept his cool from start to finish …
MTN Ghana produced a truckload of fun and golfing excellence at the climax of the MTN CEO Invitational tournament for the year 2018 at the Tema Country Golf Club on Friday. The Invitational has visited the Achimota, Takoradi and Celebrity golf courses as part of the 2018 campaign and concluded the year in style at…
The Coca-Cola Clubs Competition Match Day 3 turned up in style at the 18-hole Minigolf Course at the Ridge Sports City in Accra last Sunday. Last week Saturday’s Match Day 3 was a spectacular show down as the eleven (11) top African Minigolf Clubs such including Fly Club, Golden Putters, Power Club, Satayou, Forbes Club,…
The Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono pulled off another rousing event during the November Coca-Cola Monthly Medal. The event got off to a great start on a sun-kissed Saturday, when golfers confronted the fairways in turns. When the day drew nigh, Janet Slordeur, stayed in the mix to deliver a net score of 68 off…
TheGolfer Online, has on many occasions referred to the number one golfer in West Africa; Vincent Torgah, as the “catch-me-if you can golfer”. Indeed, the Ghanaian golfer has extended the chase with yet another intriguing victory at the Nigeria Masters where he took home $12,000 as the ultimate winner. Quite fascinating was the fact that,…
Phil Mickelson birdied the fourth playoff hole to beat Tiger Woods in their $9 million made-for-TV match Friday in Las Vegas. Mickelson made a 4-foot birdie putt on a specially set up 93-yard, par 3. The match at Shadow Creek Golf Club finished in the dark with lights set up around the hole. Mickelson said…
The Coca-Cola Clubs League Match Day 2 on the 18-hole Minigolf Course at Ridge Sports City in Accra continued last Sunday with amazing twist of events. Ten (10) top Minigolf Clubs such as Fly Club, Golden Putters, Power Club, Satayou, Forbes Club, Nutterz Putterz, Wonder Club, Brave Warriors and Kama Club geared up for a…
The Royal Golf Club, Kumasi has launched the maiden golf awards to recognize deserving golfers for the year in a number of categories. The awards will be presented at the end of year event of the club, MC Classic, on Saturday 22nd December 2018. Launching the award, Prof BK Baiden, Head of Operations, indicated that…
The Second Edition of Unilever Minigolf Schools Competition is finally here! After a very successful maiden edition, The Ghana Minigolf Federation has launched its much anticipated second edition Unilever Schools Competition featuring the defending Champions Galaxy International School. Other Minigolf top schools such as G.I.S, Al-Ryan, Ridge Church School, Pat Academy, D.P.S, Jack n Jill, Lycee Francais and…
MTN Ghana draws the final curtain of the 2018 MTN Invitational Golf Tournaments with a tournament at the Tema Country Golf Club on Friday ,November 30. The event will crown previous tournaments at the Takoradi, Achimota and Celebrity Golf Clubs respectively. About 100 golfers from the various golf clubs have already been invited and have…
Saturday November 17th was another momentous day for golfers when the Gatundu golfers sponsored a Tournament which attracted 115 golfers from various clubs for the occasion. Patrick Karoki well known as PGA playing off handicap 14 emerged the overall winner with 42 points. John Njenga playing off handicap 19 was the overall runner-up with 40…
Vincent Torgah entered the final round 6 shots behind the leader Sunday Olapade, after 54 holes, and ended up conquering the first edition of the NDDC PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP. The maiden championship was sponsored by Niger Delta Development Commission, at IBOM Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, NIgeria. Torgah started the Championship low, finishing the opening…
Last Sunday marked a major milestone in African minigolf history when 11 minigolf clubs in the country teed-off the maiden Coca-Cola Minigolf Clubs League at the 18-hole Ridge Sport City in Accra. The competition featured clubs like Black Putters, Brave Warriors, Forbes, Fly, Power, Sky, Nutterz Putterz, Wonder, Kama, Satayou and Golden Putters who will…
Sunday Olapade shot 2 under par (70) including an eagle on a par 5 hole 13 and holds one shot lead at NDDC PRO-AM CHAMPIONSHIP. The Nigerian who started the second round tied for third position, among 4 other players, has now taken the lead after 36 holes. Ranked number 2 in the Order of…
The 2018 Tema Open closed with rousing outcomes among the many fields that competed in the event. There were dazzling trophies and giveaways from the sponsors to deserving golfers on Sunday November 11. The prof golfers kick started the Open on Thursday and concluded on Friday while the Amateurs took their turns on Saturday and…
Barbara Mahama has taken to the practice range to find solace in golf following the sad and painful demise of her husband, Major Maxwell Mahama; who was callously murdered in May 2017. The scourge of the cruel incident painted a grim picture of a young woman in pain who had to make time for the…
It was another exciting day at Ruiru Sports Club when Okolea International sponsored a Tournament which was well attended by 114 players comprising of RSC members and visitors. Mr. Gathara Gideon playing off handicap 27 emerged the overall winner after scoring 44 points. Yours Truly (The Club Captain) Mr. Mwaura Peter playing off handicap 15…
The Celebrity Golf Club on Saturday October 27 delivered yet another delightful golf encounter during the Coca-Cola October Monthly Medal in Sakumono. The event as usual assembled a fascinating line up of golfers who worked the course for a chance at the leaderboard. Theodore Asampong, the club’s Competition Secretary surged on a warm day…
Saturday 20th October 2018 is a revered public holiday in Kenya (Mahujaa Day). The day is yearly marked to celebrate the Heroes and Heroines of the Country. This year’s holiday was celebrated with pride at the par 72 Ruiru Sports Club. Ponyea India Medicare came in handy as headline sponsors of the tournament which attracted…
CalBank Ltd electrified the premier Achimota Golf Club with outstanding golf experience during the CalBank Classic on Saturday. Golfers began taking turns at the tee as early as 6am to work the fairways until the game ended at about 6pm. Over 200 golfers participated in the event. The competition delivered multiples of fascinating shots,…
The 22nd Python Open 2018 Golf Tournament will take place from October 25 to 28 at the Python International Golf Club, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According the Club Competition Secretary, Kunle Oyegoke, the two-day 36-Holes event would attract no fewer than 300 golfers across the country. Oyegoke said the tournament is geared at developing Niger…
A month after Iowa State championship golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena was found dead on a golf course, court documents show that police have collected several pieces of evidence in connection with her murder, including three knives. The suspect, Collin Richards, is currently in jail on $5 million cash bond and is awaiting trial on first-degree murder…
Celebrity Golf Club combined outstanding vigor and poise to submerge Tema Country Golf Club in a Matchplay on Saturday. Several golfers from both clubs readied for the game with substantial expectations to win the dazzling cup at the Celebrity Golf Club. When the dust finally settled, the host; Celebrity Golf Club capped an impressive 7.5…
Starting New At Golf (SNAG), is a fascinating way to be introduced to golf. SNAG was developed by American golf professional, Terry Anton. It incorporates the use of oversized, lightweight clubs, larger balls and larger targets. In fact, it’s arguably the BEST way to teach children the golf swing. JHS student participants of Ace It…
It was another exciting Saturday at Ruiru Sports Club with 105 golfers including Juniors playing in the challenging par 72 course which is undergoing a major renovation in almost all holes. Petty Kigwe of Thika Sports Club playing off handicap 22 emerged the overall winner scoring 42 points. Joseph Mugo playing off handicap 14 took…
Floria Hurtubise dazzled the field to win the Independence Day Ladies Individual Competition during the annual Matchplay between IBB Golf and Country Club (Nigeria) and Achimota Golf Club (Ghana) The event took place on Monday at the IBB Golf and Country Club in Abuja to coincide with the Independence Day celebration of Nigeria.…
Royal Golf Club, Kumasi has donated eighty-five (85) Latex Foam DONA pillows to the KNUST Hospital as part of its efforts to give back to the society. Golfers at the club donated their prizes won during the 2017 Latex Foam Masters held earlier this year. The gesture is in line with the club’s vision to…
Vincent Torgah cemented his poise in the game with an emphatic win during the 1st October Championship at the Port Harcourt Golf Club in Nigeria. The championship is one of the biggest slots on the West Africa Golf Tour. The iconic golfer from Ghana with such incredible steam in his stride got off to a…
The 2018 MTN Invitational at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono concluded in a grand style on Friday. The Telecommunication giant churned out impressive golf experience to participants at the tournament. During the competition, many golfers fired outstanding shots, battled the fairways and took turns to sink in incredible putts for a share of the…
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (France) (AFP) – Tiger Woods said that he “didn’t play poorly” on Saturday, despite sliding to his third straight defeat of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National as Europe grabbed a 10-6 lead to take into the singles. The 14-time major champion and Patrick Reed suffered a second fourballs loss to Francesco…
The blue wave Coming off a day where the United States lost five straight matches to go down 5-3, you’d think the Americans would show some more fight against Europe. You’d think. Instead, Europe won the first three matches of the morning to total eight straight overall and post an 8-4 lead. Saturday afternoon pairings…
Ten Junior golfers teed it up at the Tema Country Golf Club as part of a support division in the recently concluded Ghana Open Golf Tournament. The Junior event was played over 9-holes with juniors representing Achimota, Celebrity, Takoradi, Bogoso and Tafo amongst the field. The windy conditions made play tough for them. This…
Updated! Following TheGolfer Online’s reportage on the fall-out of the Ghana Open event, we have delved into the issues to discover the merits or otherwise, the claims by Mr. Mike Aggrey, President of Ghana Golf Association against Prof. Bernard Baiden, Head of Operations at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi. In our news feature yesterday, we…
Updated. Prof. Bernard Baiden, Head of Operations at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi has debunked allegations by Mr. Mike Aggrey, President of the Ghana Golf Association (GGA) that the Royal Golf Club sabotaged the recently held Ghana Open. He has described the allegation as unfortunate, hollow and in bad faith, indicating that the golf governing…
The Sakumono Celebrity Golf Course will be set ablaze this Friday, September 28, when it takes it turn to host the 2018 MTN Invitational Tournament. Tee off is at 1pm. About 100 golfers from all the country have been extended invitation in this strict by invitation event. Mr Emmanuel Gyasi, the Business Segment Manager, MTN…
Frank Gyasi and Nana Yaw Kaitoo stormed through a field of 36 golfers and returned a combined net score of 72, off handicap 19, to win in the third of the series of Greensome competitions at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi sponsored by golfers at the club. The format of scoring for the competition was…
Ruiru Sports Club started Juniors Clinics during the Schools Holidays and this attracted a lot of children of different ages. The local Pro Steve Karanja who heads the coaching said he was very happy to see juniors with talent attend the clinic and could hit the balls well. He said the best training for golfers…
It was a memorable moment for Frank Munyuah, a 6 handicapper now playing off handicap 5 who emerged the winner in the September 2018 Monthly Mug at the challenging par 72 Ruiru golf course. Frank shot a net of 68 points beating Stanley Kingara the runner up who scored 69 net off handicap 23. Thomas…
Ace It Foundation (AIF) is a registered NGO based in Gomoa-Fetteh in the Central Region of Ghana. Their mission is to empower young people through education and sports. Now into their fourth year the future is looking bright. For their core program, AIF delivers one hour of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics (STEAM)…
Jachere Trading Enterprise over the weekend staged an electrifying golf experience at the Ankobra Golf and Country Club in Bogoso. Several golfers from the region drove multiples of stimulating shots, confronted the fairways and worked the greens for chances at the dazzling trophies that were up for grabs. When the final curtains came down,…
A 22-year-old man was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the death of former Iowa State women’s golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena. Barquin Arozamena, 22, was found dead Monday at a golf course in Ames, Iowa. Her body had several stab wounds to the head, neck and upper torso, according to police. Collin Daniel Richards was…
The 2018 Tropical Cable Classic Golf Tournament lived up to the billing after it ended in a classic finish at the serene Tema Country Golf Club. The contest attracted close to 100 golfers and impressive line-up of media gallery. In a pleasant atmosphere, Augustine Manasseh worked the greens and took charge of the tough field…
Tadd Fujikawa, the 27-year-old pro golfer who qualified for the 2006 U.S. Open at age 15, had long struggled with the decision to come out as gay. On Tuesday – a day after World Suicide Prevention Day – Fujikawa finally decided it was time. “So…I’m gay,” Fujikawa wrote in a 400-plus-word Instagram post. “Many of…
Enoch Nyarko, a 22-year old student and golfer continues to churn out awesome results as acting Sports Director of the Ghana MiniGolf Federation. Since his appointment to the revered position in 2016 by Mr. Talal Fatal (President of the Ghana Minigolf Federation), Enoch has been steadfast in his approach to providing outstanding sports leadership for…
What will it take for you to consider Tiger Woods “back”? Will he need to win a tournament, or is it enough that he’s in the mix on final day after final day? If your standard is the former, well, Woods isn’t quite here, but if you’re happy seeing Woods fight for a lead once…
The GEC Open Ghana ‘train’ finally landed in Kumasi over the weekend after it made a stop at the Celebrity Golf Club a fortnight ago. The organizers, Rave Marketing Solutions hit the ground running on Friday evening with a GEC Connect event at the Clubhouse prior to the main event at the magnificent Royal Golf…
It was beautiful and brilliant outing on Saturday for golfers who thronged the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono to compete in the August Coca-Cola Monthly Medal. The event as usual was enveloped with laughter, good cheer and great golfing. These wonderful tendencies continue to drive golfers each month to the Celebrity Golf Club to be…
Denmark had played in the World Amateur Team Championship 24 previous times but never won the biennial competition that pits the countries of the world in a stroke-play event. But on Saturday at Ireland’s Carton House Golf Club, all that changed thanks to the standout play of a pair of identical twins: Nicolai and Rasmus…
The sky hovering over the Carton House in Dublin got a little darker, the wind a little cooler and brisker on the final day of the 31st World Amateur Team Championship. The prestigious event came to an intriguing end, leaving in its trail memorable golfing, fantastic hospitality from the Irish indigenes and a truckload of…
The 31st World Amateur Team Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy is heading into its final round and Men’s Award ceremony tomorrow in Dublin, Ireland. The past three days have seen some mornings of rains to afternoons of rising temperatures and improved scoring conditions as well as challenging rounds. There have a been a few…
Team Ghana made up of Alan Angel, Kusi Boateng and Yao Dogbe; is among 72 countries participating in this year’s World Amateurs Team Championship. The highly prestigious golfing events is taking place at the Montgomerie and O’Meara courses at Carton House, in Maynooth near Dublin. The 31st Eisenhower Trophy is set to recognize teams and individual…
Samuel Njoroge of Railways Golf Club won the Karen Challenge; an open competition, 54 holes strokeplay which was played last weekend at the par 72 Karen Country club. The Tournament which was the eleventh leg of Kenya Amateur Golf Championship is open to Handicaps 12 and under and the event carries Kenya Golf Union golfer…
The 8th Ghana Ladies Open Championship closed with intriguing results and massive participation from several African Countries at the premier Achimota Golf Club. This was largely because of the All African Challenge Trophy that concluded just two days shy of the Open in Ghana. The two-day Open was enveloped with great golfing, fun and exciting…
It was a morning of friendship and competitiveness as 14 pairs and golfers from Celebrity and Royal Golf teed off in a special match play competition on Sunday 2nd September 2018. A contingent of Golfers from Royal Golf had travelled to Celebrity Golf Club to take part in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Qualifier…
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Ghana has ended in an exciting fashion at the renowned Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono. The event assembled a record number of golfers who walked the fairways and worked the greens for a chance at the enviable prize of an all-expense paid trip (business class flights) to Turkey,…
CEO of EIB Network and Media Mogul, Mr. Nat Kwabena Adisi also known as Bola Ray has considered to play golf after meeting with current Africa’s number one golfer; Vincent Torgah at the plush Platinum Place in Accra. The meeting sought to discuss the dynamics of the game, expectations, practice modalities, logistics requirement and Bola…
Washington (AFP) – Jordan Spieth has struggled all year with putting woes and swing issues, but the three-time major champion is finding his form just in time for the Ryder Cup. The 25-year-old Texan qualified for the U.S. squad that will defend the trophy against Europe next month in France, but he hasn’t won since…
Golf is the greatest game in the world, just ask any golfer. You certainly don’t have to be a good golfer to enjoy the game of golf. All you need is a good idea of the basic swinging techniques, rules and etiquette. From experience I realized many people would love to play golf but don’t…
The first leg of the GEC Open Golf tournament in Ghana has ended in a thrilling fashion at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono. The competition ended in a tie after two amazing golfers carded 35 Stableford points apiece. The rules governing the GEC Open implied that the two finalists needed to compete in a…
Mr.George Ackorful (GCB Ashanti Regional Manager) and Prof Baiden (RGCK Head of Operations) returned a combined stableford points of 33 to win the Special Greensome sponsored by Nana Osei Kwadwo II and Co. at the Royal Golf Club Kumasi on Saturday 25th August 2018. On a day that was interspersed by rain the pair played…
Mr. George Ofosuhene, CEO of BOND Savings and Loans Ltd has likened the impact of technology in banking to a golf driver. The golf driver when efficiently utilized, becomes a golfer’s ability to hit the ball straight, consistently, and a long way down the course. Taking his turn at the Q&A Session of the…
GEC Open Golf Tournament has kicked off in an exciting fashion with “Connect Breakfast” meeting at Holiday Inn, Accra. The event provided participants with the rare opportunity to be part of a session that sought to enlighten, connect and share expertise in the fields of golf and business. The breakfast meeting was a prelude…
Mr. Kwesi Amoafo-Yeboah, chairman of i-Zone Limited has echoed that golf can immensely help anybody in their career and pursuit of excellence. “Whether you are an executive, entrepreneur or wherever you are in your trajectory, golf can do wonders for your career. ” He said. Mr. Amoafo-Yeboah made the call in a video message to…
“There are some things that are very important in life; one of them is exercise and the other one is the kind of people that you have a relationship with; golf has the beauty of presenting these two at every opportunity” . – George Ofosuhene, CEO of BOND Savings and Loans Ltd. Mr. Ofosuhene, in…
In its fifth year, the Global Enterprise Connect (GEC) Open global golf tournament is set to return to Ghana for a third successive edition with two national qualifying rounds. GEC Open Ghana will engage the creme de la creme of Ghanaian amateur golf fraternity and corporate leaders. The event will kickoff with GEC Breakfast Connect on 24th August…
Former PGA Tour player Kevin Stadler accidentally injured a fan at the WinCo Foods Portland Open on Friday by breaking his club. Shaun Micheel wrote about the incident at the Web.com Tour event Facebook Friday night. Micheel refused to name Stadler, referring to him simply as his playing partner. “One of my playing partners played…
Golf’s a cruel sport, and it’s even more wicked when you leave behind the majors — let’s face it, almost everyone who gets near the top of the leaderboard at a major is doing just fine — and start diving deeper into golf’s ranks. This past weekend saw the final regular-season event of the Web.com…
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Amateur Series, the largest reaching corporate golf tournament in the world, will be played at Celebrity Golf Club on September 1, 2018. The 2017 qualifying series attracted almost 8000 participants contesting a 100-event Qualifying Series, which took place in 60 countries worldwide. Approximately 120 golfers will on the day…
The President of the Ghana Ladies Golf Union, Esther Amedzro has reposed confidence in a three-member national team that will represent the country in the 14th All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) slated for 26th-31st August in Accra. According to Madam Amedzro, the three female golfers – Constance Awuni, Felicity Okyei Gyeabour and Jessica Tei were…
The 85th Ghana Open returns to the celebrated Tema Country Golf Club from September 21 – 22 with incredible fields to compete for the Champion Golfer of the Year. The Tema Country Golf Club has earned the reputation as one of the outstanding golf destinations in the country due to its lush fairways and breathtaking…
Snapshot of Monthly Mug Ruiru Sports Club last weekend hosted and sponsored the Monthly Mug. The tournament was attended by 76 players. Johnson Waweru emerged winner after returning 64 net scores off handicap 25. The guest winner was Michael Muhoro with a net score of 84. The 1st nine-winner was Simon Gichuru. The 2nd nine…
Mr. Talal Fattal, President of the Ghana Minigolf Federation and the Secretary-General of the African MiniGolf Federation, has predicted that minigolf will very soon thrust into the main sporting activities in Ghana. “Our plan is to weave the sport of minigolf into the fabric of the Ghanaian society.” The media mogul made this known in…
The 14th All Africa Challenge trophy begins in earnest on Sunday August 26th. There is huge expectation to deliver a seamless and memorable tournament on the soil of Ghana at the premier Achimota Golf Club. As any important tournament of its caliber, the all ladies’ competition is laced with a number of interesting rules that…
Ghana hosts the rest of Africa for the 2018 All Africa Challenge trophy in August. The all ladies Golf Championship begins on Sunday August 26th and ends on Friday August 31st, 2018. The event is held every two years. The Championship continues with the Ghana Ladies Open from Sunday September 2nd to Tuesday September 4th 2018…
The date has finally been set for the golf showdown pitting two of the sport’s biggest stars. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will compete against one another for $10 million on Thanksgiving weekend, per ESPN’s Mike Greenberg. The match will take place November 23 or 24 In early July, Alan Shipnuck of golf.com reported that…
Golf isn’t merely a leisure sport. It’s the martini lunch of the modern workforce, the buoyant venue where business gets done. “Think of it as a six-hour sales call,” says Bill Storer, a 22-handicapper who ranks as the Ben Hogan of business golf. Just as Hogan had his five fundamentals, Storer, the president of Business…
The relationship that Tiger had with Elin Nordegren was perhaps the most “serious” relationship out of all of these girls – especially when you consider the fact that the two got married, shortly after she was introduced to him by Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik. Still, although he was obviously smitten with this Swedish model, it…
Ghanaian minigolf sensation, Kelvin Boateng, held his nerve to produce a sublime 18-hole of putting to claim the men’s stroke play title of the 2018 Coca-Cola Open Africa Minigolf Championship last weekend in Accra. Boateng held off Guinean Abu Bakar Korouma to claim the trophy and one out of four available tickets to participate in the Major Series…
The maiden 2018 Coca-Cola Open African MiniGolf Championship has ended at the Sports City Arena in Accra, Ghana on Sunday July 29. The competition unearthed some of the great talents that abound on the continent in the world of minigolf. From the stretch and reach of several African countries and nationalities, descents of Congo, Guinea,…
Sport Director of the World MiniGolf Sport Federation, Mr. Pasi Aho has called for the need to build new MiniGolf courses and make it more accessible to the wider population. Pasi made this known in an interview with TheGolfer Online; Ghana’s specialist golf website during the maiden Coca-Cola Open African MiniGolf Championship in Accra, Ghana.…
Team Kenya over the weekend beat Uganda for the third time in a row. Kenya who are the defending championships of the Victoria cup beat Uganda once again at Vetlab Sports Club the par 72 course in Nairobi over the weekend. On the final round singles, the locals won 6-4 against Uganda for a total…
In a sudden death playoff during the Knock Out stage of the Open African Minigolf Championship, Germany’s Alice Kobisch claimed a crucial win against Christian Pannek. When it became obvious that a battle on the putting green would decide the ultimate winner, Alice aced it in the second playoff round on lane 18 to seal…
Ghana’s Kelvin Boateng set himself up for a defining and happy ending on day two of the Coca-Cola Open African MiniGolf Championship at the Sports City Arena in Accra. Kelvin started his campaign on solid footing when he finished 35 strokes on round one to affirm his stand on the leaderboard. He went on to…
Gladys Kpatchi kept oozing amazing intensity and took charge of her game and the field to emerge overall winner in the Ladies Category on day two of the Coca-Cola Open African MiniGolf Championship at the Sports City Arena in Accra. Gladys from Togo showed flashes of success from the onset and sustained that momentum to…
Day one of the maiden Coca Cola Open African MiniGolf Championship got off to an exciting finish at the Sports City Arena in Accra. The Individual “Three-Round” Strokeplay saw Gladys Kpatchi from Togo in a commanding 21-stroke lead after shooting a total 127 in the Women category. Gabon’s Moukoula Vyldie hit a number of quality…
The Sports City Arena at Ridge in Accra was alive with amazing show of national pride and heritage by the many participants that graced the launch of the Coca Cola Open African MiniGolf Championships. Beyond the display of national flags, most of the minigolfers wore clothes that depict their national heritage and persuasions. Like a…
Reigning Masters champion Patrick Reed was preparing to play a hole at the Porsche European Open in Hamburg, Germany when he and his caddy heard a noise from the camera crew standing directly behind them — and then justice came swiftly. What the heck is going on here? Reed was about to chip up onto…
“By God’s power and the endorsement of the World MiniGolf Federation and also by you; our African MiniGolf players, together we have made history in launching not just an African MiniGolf Championship but the African Youth Championship to follow in November and next year the Africa Cup of Nation’s Championship in Ghana as well.” In…
As part of activities lined up for the commencement of the Open African MiniGolf Championships 2018, the foundation of the MiniGolf Kidz represented by its ambassador Mrs. Alice Kobisc has launched a completed borehole project at Ofankor township in the Greater Accra region. The project was financed by the foundation. The colorful occasion, saw in…
Official Press Release – Week 3 OAMC Training continued this past weekend at the Sports City Arena at Ridge with attendance of over 80 minigolfers who improved their skills around the obstacles of the brand new 18-hole Minigolf championship course. There was also a meeting with Secretary General of Africa Minigolf Federation Mr. Talal Fattal…
Michael Palmer, a 27-year old from South Africa is the winner of the 2018 KCB Karen Masters. He fired an impressive last round of 5-under par 67 for a total 18-under par 270. “I am very happy. It has been a tough first half of the year and the validation of the persistence is good.…
Francesco Molinari, of Italy, won the 147th British Open in Carnoustie, Scotland on Sunday. Molinari, 35, certainly earned his Claret Jug, playing almost flawless golf on a gusty day off the eastern Scottish coast. As superstars like Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy all lurked around the leaderboard, Molinari refused to wilt. He didn’t…
Francesco Molinari admitted seeing his name on the Claret Jug will take time to sink in after he claimed The Open title at Carnoustie on Sunday. The Italian was the epitome of calm on an action-packed final round, starting his day with 13 successive pars – his putter working superbly on the green. A birdie…
By Andrew Both CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (Reuters) – Defending champion Jordan Spieth never looked back after making a “dream start” eagle at the first to vault into a tie for the third-round lead with Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner at the British Open on Saturday. In Carnoustie conditions that were perfect for low scoring until a…
The ongoing KCB Karen Masters is agog with intense golfing exploits among the many golfers who have thronged the beautiful Karen Country Club. By close of the second round, D Van Tonder leads the leaderboard on 11-under 133. M Bremner follows in second place on 10-under 134 while J. Ritchier occupies the third spot on…
First things first: Tiger Woods is going to make the weekend at the British Open. For a guy who’s missed four of his last five major cuts, that counts as an accomplishment; let’s not think about what used to be. In wet conditions, Woods played some reasonably solid, if not spectacular, golf on Friday at…
If there’s anything that’s savaged Tiger Woods’ chances at majors of late, it’s been his terrible opening rounds. Woods hasn’t broken par in the opening round of a major in four years — or, in his terms, eight majors. He puts himself out of contention long before the weekend even approaches. Not this time, though.…
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Through 14 holes, Jordan Spieth was challenging for the lead in the British Open and making it look easy. “Just a clean round of golf,” he said. And then it got messy in a hurry. Spieth came undone on the tough closing stretch at Carnoustie, dropping four shots over the final…
TheGolfer Online Correspondent in East Africa, Peter Martins Munyuah reports from the KCB Karen Masters Sunshine tour that Ryan Cairns from Zimbabwe hit a 6 iron on hole number 5, the 204 metres and got a Hole in One. He has won the prize of a brand new Toyota Prado. Such prizes are given even…
George Felix won this year’s Barry Cup hosted by Kenya Railway Golf Club after beating former champion Mathew Wahome of Nyali in the second hole of a sudden death play-off. George emerged winner in the 99th edition of the annual Coast Open (Barry Cup) in a dramatic finish at the par 71 Mombasa Golf Club…
The second edition of the Karen Masters Golf Tournament will take place on the 19th to 22nd July 2018, in partnership with KCB Bank and Sunshine Tour. Experience World Class Golf right here in Kenya! With lots of fun activities for the spectators all weekend. Buy your ticket on https://www.ticketsasa.com/events/eventdetail/view/2561/kcb_karen_masters_2018_ for only Kes. 500. The…
The first Racing Link Express Invitational Golf tournament has ended at the Bogoso Golf Club with stellar performances from golfers in the Western Region who worked the greens on Sunday July 15. Like a wild thrill chase, most of the golfers kept oozing lots of intensity on the course for a good showing in the…
Rickie Fowler didn’t win the Scottish Open, but he produced the most unbelievable highlight from the event. In the third round on Saturday, Fowler smashed a 458-yard drive that surprised fans trying to cross the course. How did Rickie Fowler crush a 458-yard drive at the Scottish Open? The situation set up perfectly for Fowler.…
Has it really been four years since Rory McIlroy last won a major championship? When said like that, it feels like an eternity. Worse yet, a slump. Some might consider it one given McIlroy’s enormous talent and how quickly he amassed his first four major titles, winning them all by age 25 and in a…
Mention the Ping DOC 17 putter and a wry smile crosses the face of nearly everyone who remembers it. First released in 2004, it was massive. Shaped like a half-circle, the DOC 17 measured 6.7 inches across. Made from aluminum to keep its weight down, the DOC 17 was – at that time – the…
MTN Ghana continues to churn out exciting products and services that are tailored to help their clients live connected lifestyles. The telecommunication giant is leading the delivery of a bold new digital world that’s unmatched in the industry. It has introduced series of innovative services to help the customer stay in control of their digital…
Racing Link Express, a Freight Forwarding business is the sponsoring company to deliver the maiden Racing Link Express Invitational Golf tournament at the Bogoso Golf Club on Sunday July 15. Since announcing its intentions to sponsor the event, many golfers in the Western Region have expressed the desire to be part of the first Racing…
The MTN CEO Invitational Golf Tournament has ended at the premier Achimota Golf Club in Accra, Ghana with exciting outcomes. The occasion brought together golfers from across the country who competed for honors in the various categories. The MTN Invitational tournaments, according to the organizers are targeted at high value subscribers, for which reason they…
Yaw Afriyie rallied the Men Group B to grab the first spot during the MTN CEO Invitational tournament at the premier Achimota Golf Club. Afriyie scored to 41 Stableford points off handicap 24 at the event that attracted a fine selection of golfers and CEOs across the country. Ben Gustav Barth followed in second place…
Golf player Paige Spiranac never expected her Instagram page to become quite as popular as it did, but it gained fans extremely fast and is now standing on 1.4 million followers. Now standing alongside famous golfers such as Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, which opened up many opportunities for her professionally. But even though…
The Republic Day Matchplay between the Tema Country Golf Club and Tafo Golf Club ended in a draw with both teams scoring 14.5points apiece. The one-day event came off at the Tema Country Golf Club. The golf club prides itself with lush fairways, pulsating greens and magnificent views and to many of the golfers that…
The Ghanaian contingent has won the second edition of the Ghana-China Friendly Golf tournament that came off at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono. The hugely successful event attracted several golfers from both the Ghanaian and Chinese sides. The event instituted last year is aimed to foster continued unity between the two countries who have…
Vincent Martinez produced enough spectacular moments to clinch the June Coca Cola Monthly Medal at the Celebrity Golf Club over the weekend. Vincent shot to a net score of 71 off handicap 18 in the Men Division for the win. He played on a course that prides itself with exciting settings, scenery and layout. Up…
The beautiful greens of the Achimota Golf course will be the venue when the second edition of this year’s MTN Invitational golf tournament tees off next week Friday, July 6 at 11am. Quite unbelievably, this will be the first time the revered Achimota Golf Club will be hosting the MTN invitational golf competition since its…
CROMWELL, Conn. — Bubba Watson keeps adding his name to the history book. One day it could be in the World Golf Hall of Fame. Sunday at the Travelers Championship, Watson picked up the 12th victory of his career, which includes two Masters titles and a World Golf Championship. He once joked about retiring after…
After watching first-hand the fun, excitement and competition in the sport, Stephen Oduro, Managing Director of state-owned SIC Insurance Company Limited, has reiterated the outfit’s commitment to the development of golf in the country. “Golf is played by all ages and enjoyed by a whole range of people as well as, it also provides us…
Player profile: Samba Niang Country: Senegal Age: 29 Height: 181cm Weight: 83kg Turned Pro : 2008 National rank: 1 West Africa Golf Tour ranking: 4 Pro wins: 18 Samba Niang is the number one golfer in Senegal for the last 8 years. He started playing golf in Senegal when he was three years old. He…
Samer Hage reeled off amazing birdies and pars to win in the Men Group A during the 2nd Head of State Invitational Golf tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. Samer earned the ultimate prize after shooting to a Stableford score of 39 points to bring down his handicap from 2 to 1.7 The…
Mary Prempeh routed a strong Ladies field to win the second edition of the prestigious Head of State Invitational Golf tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. She returned a Stableford score of 38. Her victory brings down her handicap from 12 to 11. Mary was presented with a sleek trophy by H.E President…
Brooks Koepka stepped up to his approach on No. 16 on Sunday afternoon at the U.S. Open. At +1, he was a single stroke ahead of Tommy Fleetwood, who’d been in the Shinnecock Hills clubhouse for two hours after posting a record-tying 63 earlier in the day. Koepka had no margin for error, and he…
The Awards Dinner for the Head of State Invitational Golf tournament was held at the Manhyia Palace in the evening of Saturday June 16. The event had in attendance the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II as well…
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin participated in what will forever remain the historic tee off at second edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf tournament at the magnificent Royal Golf Club in Kumasi on Saturday June 16. The intriguing gesture brought the garden city virtually to…
State Insurance Company (SIC) has thrown its financial weight behind the second edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf competition scheduled for the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi this Saturday. The Insurance giants in a ceremony at its Ring Road Head Office presented a cheque for ¢50,000 to the country’s golf governing body, Ghana…
Southampton (United States) (AFP) – Dustin Johnson likes the view from the top, and the long-hitting American says there’s no downside to arriving at the 118th US Open as the number one ranked player in the world. “If anything, it takes pressure off me just because I played well last week,” Johnson said Tuesday at…
The tournament might already have been wrapped for Dustin Johnson, but that didn’t stop him from putting a neat little bow on it with his final shot of the weekend. Holding a four-stroke lead over second-place finisher Adam Putnam, all Johnson had to do on the 18th hole was avoid catastrophe on a historical level.…
[video src="http://thebureaugh.com.md-90.webhostbox.net/thegolferonline.com/golfer/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Funny-Professional-Golfer-Bloopers-Volume-1.mp4" /]
That question has haunted Phil Mickelson year after year during his quest to win an elusive U.S. Open title. And it’s understandable why the question continues to be asked — he’s a six-time runner-up in the event, including in 2004 at this year’s venue, Shinnecock Hills. Mickelson, who has 43 PGA Tour victories, will try…
His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commissioned equipment worth £32,000 for the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi through the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The commissioning took place after the ceremonial tee off at the just ended Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open. He was assisted by the Regional Sports Director, who represented…
The Royal Golf Club in Kumasi has opened access to the public as part of its efforts to increase awareness of golf among the populace. This was made possible through the wise counsel of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei II and the club has since seen an increase in the number of people taking to golf…
Maxwell Owusu-Bonsu capitalized on good shots to finally win the ultimate Men Scratch competition after his sixth year playing on the prestigious Asantehene Open. The Kumasi based golfer also won the prize for the Nearest to the Pin after hitting 205 yards on hole 18 on the final day. On day one, Maxwell shared…
Constance Awuni put herself in contention to win the Ladies Scratch Competition for a third consecutive year of the Asantehene Open. His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II pleased with this outstanding feat , has asked Ms. Awuni to keep the eye-catching trophy during the presentation ceremony of the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf…
The current West Africa Number One golfer, Vincent Torgah, fired an incredible 7-under 65 for a defining lead in the Pros division on Saturday at the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship. He closed off his Sunday campaign on 75 for a total 280 shots over four days to win the enviable Championship back-to-back. (he…
It’s final day of the ongoing Vodafone Asantehene Open. Last days they say are dangerous. Expect likely huge upheaval from the results especially that of the Pros Division that may shake up the leaderboard. Emos Korblah, also known as the Landlord, Kojo Barni, Vincent Torgah, Vincent Coffie are the major contenders going into the final…
John Wangai remained supreme on his home course at Sigona Golf Course in Kenya as he claimed the second leg of the “Road to Karen” golf series last Wednesday. John was in good form as he birdied the 9th and 15th hole with a bogey on the 8th for a total round of 3 under…
The Ghana Golf Association (GGA) is poised to deliver another seamless edition of the annual Head of State Invitational Tournament. The second edition is scheduled to come off at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi on Saturday, June 16. The Head of State Invitational is ultimately a golf competition being organized in honour of…
The Ghana Golf Association (GGA) is poised to deliver another seamless edition of the annual Head of State Invitational Tournament. The second edition is scheduled to come off at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi on Saturday, June 16, exactly two weeks from now. The Head of State Invitational is ultimately a golf competition…
Paul Chen turned out amazing style to win the Men Support category on a net score of 69 off handicap 22 at the ongoing Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship. Paul rallied a field that included other notable contenders to emerge the overall Men Support winner in the prestigious championship. He took home a trophy…
Achimota based Emos Korblah may be keeping to his game plan that secured him a 2-under par for second place in the first round of the ongoing Vodafone Asantehene Open. Emos shot 70 on round 2, same score for round 1. The only exciting difference is that, this time his aggregate score of 140 sits…
Watch and enjoy the ceremonial tee off for the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Yolanda Cuba, CEO of Vodafone Ghana. His Majesty arrived at the magnificent Royal Golf Course with his entourage sporting a Vodafone and Royal Golf Club branded red polo shirt with a matching pair…
Day 3 started off with a ceremonial tee off for the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Yolanda Cuba, CEO of Vodafone Ghana. His Majesty arrived at the magnificent Royal Golf Course with his entourage sporting a Vodafone and Royal Golf Club branded red polo shirt with a…
Day 2 of the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship has ended with medley of interesting results from the Pros and Scratch category, Seniors, Pro Seniors as well as the Men and Ladies Support category. It can only get better as the day unfolds to the final day on Sunday. In the meantime, let me…
Video Credit: Vodafone Ghana
Day one of the ongoing Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship has come to an exciting close at the Royal Golf Club Kumasi. Notable names in the Pro Division like Vincent Torgah(defending champ), Emos Koblah Stephen Klah, Kwame Korsah, Godwin Aryeetey teamed up with amateurs like Isaac Simpson, Mary Prempeh, Maxwell Owusu-Bonsu, Kwabena Poku Constance…
The day is finally here. It’s the Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship, currently underway at the magnificent Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. The five-day golfing event will be interlaced with exciting events that include a Cocktail and Awards Nite, a Royal Dinner and a grand Awards Presentation ceremony on Sunday June, 3rd to top…
Some of America’s greatest golf courses are among the courses where Tiger Woods has left his mark over his storied career. Muirfield Village, the site of this week’s Memorial Tournament, is among those spots that Woods built his legend. Tournament host, course designer and 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus told reporters on Tuesday that he…
Anthony Appiah maintained an intense early pace with solid consistency to win the Captain’s Prize Championship held at the Celebrity Golf Club. He closed off with 35 points in the Men Group A. Anthony finished his round with a flurry of birdies, pars and some bogeys to lead a relatively tough pack on the day.…
The Vodafone 61st Asantehene Open Golf Championship is set to tee-off on Wednesday May 30th, 2018 at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. The event, which is the official open golf tournament of His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is considered one of the unique golf championships in the country and the sub-region. Vodafone…
Golfer Lawrence Nganga playing off handicap 21 won the Samuel Njinu Tournament with 36 points over the weekend, the lowest score this year at the tough par 72 course of Ruiru Sports Club in Kenya. He beat men’s previous winner Frank Munyuah and Alex Machocho on count back. Irene Wamoro led the ladies with 32points…
Every golfer knows that they need to practice in order to improve – that much is obvious. Golf is a notoriously difficult game, so you aren’t just going to get out of your car and walk to the first tee with expectations of scores in the 60’s or even 70’s. To play well takes time,…
I’m guessing you’ve hit a miracle shot once or twice. Maybe you threaded it through the trees, or nipped a wedge off a cartpath. Before I joined the PGA Tour, I had a lot of fun making trick-shot videos with my brother, George. I’d hit golf balls in midair with a driver, skip them across…
Golfers from across the country and beyond thronged the Tema Country Golf Club, to compete in the maiden Centre of the World Invitational Golf Tournament by the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC). The event forms part of initiatives by GTDC to celebrate the Greenwich Meridian accolade and pride that Ghana has over the years been…
The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has launched the Centre of the World Invitational Golf Tournament at the Tema Country Golf Park in the Greater Accra Region. The tournament of the tourism investment wing of the Tourism Ministry will take place at the Tema Country Golf Park on Saturday. It is aimed at bringing together golfers from all major…
How Good Do You Want to Be? Put Some Purpose in Your Practice. It is not enough to just go hit some balls. You must have a goal and you must be working towards something. Add or Take out anything based on your time Remember – for every minute you’re not practicing, someone else is…
The Players Championship wants to attract attention. It likes to create drama. If you haven’t heard, there’s an island green sitting, waiting for the players at 17. Rinse one — or four in Bob Tway‘s case in 2005 — and you’ll hear the groans from the fans and the sound of someone else cashing the…
The May Day holiday at Achimota Golf Club, saw the return of the Club Match Play with the launch of the PaySwitch Achimota Club Match Play 2018. 64 Club Members assembled on the 1st May 2018 for a singles Club Matchplay tournament. The tournament is sponsored by PaySwitch Ltd. and will be played in 6…
Slow Players The problem with slow groups is that they are always in front of you, and the fast groups are always behind you. G-Spot and a Golf Ball Q: What’s the difference between a G-Spot and a golf ball? A: A guy will actually search for a golf ball. Golf For Sex A man…
Amateur golfers from both the Ghanaian and South African Communities in Ghana, gathered at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono on Saturday April 28th to compete on the greens in an atmosphere enveloped with well wishes, friendliness and business networking. The fifth tournament since its inception to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of South African Freedom…
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — When Scott Piercy tried to deflect credit to Billy Horschel for their nerve-testing, one-shot victory in the Zurich Classic team event, Horschel grinned and went with it. ”I’d like to thank myself for playing well this week,” Horschel began with a laugh. ”No, it was great to play with Scott. Our…
Friday, April 27th, brought warm sunshine and awesome turnout for a free Golf Taster Session organized at the Achimota Golf Academy for some 30 staffs of CalBank, a private banking institution in Ghana. The session was the second to be organized for the bank, after its debut in the programme in 2016 with over 50…
Vivian Dick is determined to put her painful and near-to-glory exit from the recent Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational behind her, as she now focuses on how to turn her game around. Vivian, ended her first-round campaign sitting atop the leaderboard with 33 points in the Ladies Competition Scratch Score. She was trailed by the eventual…
Barack Obama’s rotation of golf course memberships continues to grow. The former president has accepted honorary membership at Beverly Country Club, located in Chicago’s South Side, the Chicago Tribune reported. It’s not even the first of Obama membership news in 2018. Astros owner Jim Crane told a Fox TV reporter in January that Obama and George W.…
Tema based Ernest Opoku reversed a two-point deficit in the first round of the 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament to a 1 -under 71 on day two as he cruised to victory in the Pros Division. He took home the cash prize of GHC3000. Ernest pulled away with 4 birdies and held on…
After painful close to a win at the Asantehene competitions in the past two years, and a third placed score of 31 in the first round at the 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament, Felicity Okyei-Gyeabour made an exciting comeback to close with a score of 35 in the second round, to emerge the…
Tema based Ernest Opoku reversed a two-point deficit in the first round of the 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament to a 1 -under 71 on day two as he cruised to victory in the Pros Division. He took home the cash prize of GHC3000. On his final round, Ernest pulled away with 4…
Tony Yeboah, popularly known as Yegoala has reached out to his fellow retired footballers to consider playing golf because of its immense benefits physically, mentally and socially. In an exclusive interview with The Golfer Online website, the retired Ghanaian international called on other retired footballers to give golf a chance so that they can experience…
The tee time draw for the final day of the ongoing Stanbic-Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament has taken place. Philip Andoh, Paul Dwimoh and John Oko Amartiefio are the first to tee off at 6:25am on hole no. 10. They will be followed in a ten (10) minute sequence till the last group comprising Tony YEBOAH, Christopher…
The Golfer Online brings you all the poses, putts, swings, sights and scenes for your viewing pleasure. The limelight is on the ladies.
Achimota based Stephen Klah is currently occupying the leaderboard in the Pros Division at the ongoing 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament in round one. Stephen defied the seemingly tough course due to the previous rains to return a par of 72. (Stephen was not available for comment) Peter Korsah is trailing with a…
In the golfing world, practice is king. Nowadays, not everybody has time to go to the driving range and brush up on their ball striking skills. With the advent of new net technology, golfers can practice their game from the comfort of their own backyard using just a golf mat, your golf clubs and a…
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II this morning, officially opened the 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament; the annual competition that is being held in his honor at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. The Asante King arrived at the celebrated golf course looking sporty and hearty in a Tiger Wood inspired white and…
Vincent Torgah is confident of an impressive showing at the 2018 Stanbic – Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday April 20 to Sunday April 22 at the magnificent Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. The Tema based pro has achieved an enviable record in the past year and believes that he’s in the best shape…
VIP Premium Service takes you to exciting destinations and cities that host some of the beautiful golf courses in Ghana. In the coming days leading to the Stanbic-Otumfuo Invitational Golf, VIP Premium Service will be on the road getting patrons of the most celebrated outdoor sporting event to the Garden City, home of the magnificent…
Brooke Henderson pulled away Saturday at gusty Ko Olina Golf Club to win the Lotte Championship for her sixth LPGA Tour victory. The 20-year-old Canadian closed with a 3-under 69 for a four-stroke victory. She moved within two victories tying Sandra Post’s LPGA Tour record for Canadians. A stroke ahead entering the round after late…
The LPGA announced details Wednesday about its brand new Q-Series, which will replace the final stage of qualifying school and will be held for the first time this fall at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. Previously a 90-hole event held near LPGA headquarters in Daytona Beach, Fla., the new Q-Series will instead be a 144-hole…
OVERVIEW OF GOLF COURSE The Royal Golf Club, Kumasi is undoubtedly one of the biggest and most active golf clubs in Ghana, with a course covering an area of 93 acres of lush evergreen and an additional 9 acres of built area. It is bounded by Lesley Opoku Ware Drive, John Owusu Addo Close, Residency…
When a golfer wins the Masters, there’s usually that moment of incredible celebration, followed by a golfer-caddy embrace, and then he’s swarmed by joyful family. For new Masters champion Patrick Reed, he celebrated, hugged his caddy, and then embraced his wife. But the rest of Reed’s family, his parents Bill and Jeannette, and his sister…
All is set for the 2018 edition of the Stanbic-Otumfuo Invitational Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Course in Kumasi from Friday 20th April to Sunday 22nd April 2018. Professional and amateur golfers from all over the country have been invited to by the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi on behalf of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei…
GCB Bank limited has taken up the sponsorship of the first ever Golf Competitions league in Ghana fashioned after the famous FedEx cup. The sponsorship covers prizes for the first 4 positions in the men’s category and the top 2 positions in the ladies’. The league includes all competitions to be hosted at the club…
At some point when receiving short game advice, you’ve probably been told to play the ball back in your stance and lean the shaft forward. You can see that setup in the photo above. It’s the most popular short game fix you’ll hear, but teacher Claude Harmon III says this approach poses problems for most…
Captain of the premier Achimota Golf Club, Mr. Mark Cofie Jnr has launched the “thegolferonline.com” at a private event organized by The Bureau(GH) Ltd at the Executive Lounge of the club.
The new online portal will spearhead the interest of golf in the country by way of creating a central news avenue for all the golf news, tit bits, articles, practice, golf events, live updates, rules and promotions.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Cofie expressed great admiration to The Bureau(GH) Ltd for their immense interest in golf publication. He recounted the impact the erstwhile The Golfer newspaper made in the golfing fraternity and expressed the hope that the new “thegolferonline” will continue to churn out great golf news and articles.
According to Mr. Collins Kofi Oppong, Communications Director of The Bureau(GH) who doubles as the Managing Editor of the new “thegolferonline.com”, “the golf website is committed to maintain professional and high standard golf reportage.” He continued that, they will engage both professional and amateur golfers to contribute with golf stories, articles, practice, and tit-bits.
He was of full of praise to Tullow Oil and corporate Ghana in general for their continued interest in golf development in the country and expressed the desire that his outfit will use their online platform to generate further interest in the game.
The occasion was also used to premier the maiden Bureau Business Lounge; a cocktail event that brought together partners and friends of The Bureau as well as other young entrepreneurs to interact, network and tap into opportunities that may exist within their collective fraternity. The event saw guests snack on hors d’oeuvres and imbibed on great cocktails while chatting with other guests.
Captain of the premier Achimota Golf Club, Mr. Mark Cofie Jnr has launched the “thegolferonline.com” at a private event organized by The Bureau(GH) Ltd at the Executive Lounge of the club.
The new online portal will spearhead the interest of golf in the country by way of creating a central news avenue for all the golf news, tit bits, articles, practice, golf events, live updates, rules and promotions.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Cofie expressed great admiration to The Bureau(GH) Ltd for their immense interest in golf publication. He recounted the impact the erstwhile The Golfer newspaper made in the golfing fraternity and expressed the hope that the new “thegolferonline” will continue to churn out great golf news and articles.
According to Mr. Collins Kofi Oppong, Communications Director of The Bureau(GH) who doubles as the Managing Editor of the new “thegolferonline.com”, “the golf website is committed to maintain professional and high standard golf reportage.” He continued that, they will engage both professional and amateur golfers to contribute with golf stories, articles, practice, and tit-bits.
He was of full of praise to Tullow Oil and corporate Ghana in general for their continued interest in golf development in the country and expressed the desire that his outfit will use their online platform to generate further interest in the game.
The occasion was also used to premier the maiden Bureau Business Lounge; a cocktail event that brought together partners and friends of The Bureau as well as other young entrepreneurs to interact, network and tap into opportunities that may exist within their collective fraternity. The event saw guests snack on hors d’oeuvres and imbibed on great cocktails while chatting with other guests.
Sheer excitement heralded the Achimota Lady Captain’sPRIZE at the Achimota Golf Club few days ago. Besides the fun, healthy competition, large turnout, the cutting of a special cake for February borns made this year’s unique. The shotgun competition saw the renewal of the successful reign of the Lady Captain, Peace Akwei. It drew close to hundred…
The annual Nxt Gen Hackers golf fiesta tees off at the Achimota Golf Club today, Friday, March 2, 2018, Michael Darko, captain of Nxt Gen has said. The Hackers Tournament is an annual event where members of Nxt Gen invite friends, family and business executives to play golf, have fun and network. Darko said in…
The first edition of the MTN Invitational golf tournament comes off this Saturday, March 24, at the Takoradi Sports Club. MTN Ghana has always considered golf as an important element in dealing with their high valued and post paid clients. For MTN golf evokes leadership, Integrity, Innovations, Relationships into the MTN brand. Golf is also…
The second edition of the annual Nxt Gen Hackers Golf Tournament attracted hundreds of golfers and entrepreneurs to the Achimota Golf Club on Friday, March 2. The Hackers Tournament, which is an annual event where members of Nxt Gen invite friends, family and business executives to play golf, have fun and network lived up to its billing. Captain…
The first edition of the MTN Invitational golf tournament comes off this Saturday, March 24, at the Takoradi Sports Club. MTN Ghana has always considered golf as an important element in dealing with their high valued and post paid clients. For MTN, golf evokes leadership, Integrity, Innovations, Relationships into the MTN brand. Golf is also…
Former captain of the Achimota Golf Club, Dr. Frank Adu Jnr, put up a superlative performance to emerge tops in the March Monthly Medal golf competition at the Achimota Golf Club last Saturday. He recorded a 65-net score, beating Ayoub Ghandour on count back to earn him (Adu Jnr) a new handicap of eight in…
Achimota Golf Club Lady Captain, Peace Akwei extended her leadership role to two competitions-Lady Monthly Medal and Masters Trophy played at the Achimota Golf Club on Thursday. She recorded a 70net score to pick the ultimate in the ladies Monthly Medal bronze category. The Lady Captain again posted a 70 net to reign supreme in…
You must be logged in to post a comment.