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 NxtGen members like Boris who flew in for the tournament.
The Matchplay final determines the NxtGen Champion for the year and this year was geared towards raising funds to purchase a fairway mower and other course equipment for the Club.
Members pledged to support the Group’s cause with amounts ranging from 500 cedis and above.
Nxt Gen Captain, Michael Darko pointed out that the gesture was to support the Club maintain its international status.
GGA president, Mike Aggrey pledged GGA ’s support for the NxtGen group in their quest to sign on more youthful golfers.
When it mattered most, it was Kwadwo Ampomah, who finished first in the keenly contested competition.
Charles Asante and Isaac Asante followed in second and third places respectively.
Yaw Afriyie left the club with high shoulders; emerging as the Most Improved NxtGen Player, while Aku Yabah picked the longest drive prize.
Vastie Amoafo Yeboah won the nearest to the pin prize and extended her dominance to the Ladies event with 26 points.
A 40 stableford point handed Nii Odoi Odotei the overall prize in the support category.
Source: Daily Guide
Picture Credit: Benjamin Amoah
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