The Centre of the World Golf Club in Tema delivered a disciplined display of competitive golf on Saturday, 24 January 2026, as members contested the 2025 Captain’s Prize across men’s, ladies’, and seniors’ divisions. Played over the full course under firm, seasonally dry conditions, the event reinforced the club’s reputation for well-run competitions and steadily improving standards.
Men: Margins Decide at the Top
In the Men’s Group A category (Handicap Index up to 14.9), Charles Amartey Sorgbodjor secured victory with a net score of 68, carding a gross 81 off a 13 handicap. The margin was narrow. George Wisbon Mensah and Patrick Mensah both finished on net 69, with countback determining second and third places respectively. Patrick Mensah, however, left his mark by posting the group’s lowest gross score, underlining a round built on control rather than risk.
Further down the leaderboard, several players clustered within a shot or two of the podium, reflecting a competitive field where consistency, rather than spectacular scoring, proved decisive.
Group B (Handicap Index 15.0 to 54.0) produced the day’s strongest net return. Michael Sackitey topped the standings with a net 66, a score that stood out for its balance across all 18 holes. Kojo Atta Ayetey followed on net 71, while Dzifa Kofi Agbi French-Cudjoe placed third with net 73. In all, 81 men returned cards, a turnout that speaks to the depth of participation at the club.
Ladies: Controlled Rounds Set the Benchmark
The Ladies’ competition mirrored the men’s in its emphasis on steady scoring. In Group A (Handicap Index up to 20.0), Adiatu Tiamiyu claimed top honours with a net 68, establishing early separation from the rest of the field. Wendy Gyan finished runner-up on net 76, while Princess Nkansah-Boadu took third place after countback on net 79.
Group B was led by Celine Owusu-Afari, whose net 68 ensured a clear win. Angelica Ayanful followed with net 70, and Patricia Adusei-Poku completed the top three on net 73. Nineteen cards were processed in the ladies’ event, reflecting a competitive yet still-developing segment of the club’s membership.
Seniors: Experience Prevails
The Seniors Men’s division produced the lowest net score of the entire competition. Alfred Ofori-Kuragu returned a net 65, combining experience and course knowledge to good effect, and also recorded the lowest gross score in the category. Kofi Asamoah and Andrews Kwablah followed on net 74, separated by countback.
In the Seniors Ladies’ event, Florence Etwi-Berimah topped the standings with a net 70, while Helen Appah finished second on net 76.
A Snapshot of Club Golf in Ghana
Run as a singles stroke play competition with full course handicaps applied, the 2025 Captain’s Prize offered a clear snapshot of club golf at the Centre of the World: competitive, orderly, and increasingly performance-driven. While the margins at the top were slim, the overall results point to a maturing playing base where disciplined golf is increasingly rewarded.
For a club that continues to position itself as a reference point in Tema’s sporting landscape, the Captain’s Prize served less as a spectacle and more as a quiet confirmation of progress.
