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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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