The GEC Open Ghana \u2018train\u2019 finally landed in Kumasi over the weekend after it made a stop at the Celebrity Golf Club a fortnight ago.<\/p>\n
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 Course the next day.<\/p>\n
The Royal Golf Club is home to one of the breathtaking courses in the sub-region; it boasts of lush fairways and seamless greens.<\/p>\n
The course continues to attract high-end tournaments and golfing events due to its superb status and attractions.<\/p>\n
It came therefore as no surprise as the GEC Open; noted for excellence and brilliance, settled on the Royal Golf Club for the second league of the tournament that was interlaced with authentic live band music.<\/p>\n
When it counted most, Kojo Poku took absolute control of events to clinch the enviable trophy that secures him a ticket to Dubai for the GEC Open grand finale.<\/p>\n
Kojo built a solid lead by hitting his shots long and straight; kept his approach shots close to the greens and ensured decent putting accuracy.<\/p>\n
These outstanding qualities translated into a 36-Stableford points for Kojo after he ended the campaign on a delectable mix of four birdies, 10 pars and four bogeys.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Ekow Nyarko closely kept the pace for 35 Stableford points but was only enough to keep him in the second position.<\/p>\n
Prof. Bernard Baiden, built exciting momentum on the course to win the prize for Closest to the Pin in addition to taking the third position with 33 stableford points.<\/p>\n
Ebo Anderson took the prize for the Men Longest Drive while the sensational Vivian Dick claimed the Ladies Longest Drive.<\/p>\n
The organizers, Rave Marketing Solutions expressed immense appreciation to the golfers for taking part in the competition and promised to continue to churn our similar thrilling events in the future.<\/p>\n
The 2018 GEC Open Ghana Golf Tournament was sponsored by BOND Savings and Loans Ltd and supported by streak of generous companies.<\/p>\n
TheGolfer Online; Ghana\u2019s only specialist golf website is the official online media partner.<\/p>\n
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