Okyenhene calls for more young golfers

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has underscored the benefits golf offers a country as it has a huge potential to build in individuals rich values such as self-discipline and integrity.

An avid golfer himself, the Okyenhene made a clarion call for stakeholders to support young folks to take the sport serious, taking into account the benefit a country stands to gain from the right values. He typically debunked the notion that golf is a game for the rich.

Addressing the Okyenhene Invitational Golf Tournament at Tafo last Saturday, he said: “I hold the strong belief that the game of golf requires, and builds in all of us rich values like self discipline and integrity.

“We should therefore encourage a lot of young people to play it. I encourage all of us to continue, one way or the other to mentor and sponsor young people to play golf for the advancement of the game in Ghana.

“As we continue to shape the development of our nation in various sectors, I further wish to urge businesses to invest into construction of more golf facilities to increase eco-tourism and sports here.”

The Korean Ambassador to Ghana HE, Woon-Ki Lyeo, who was the Guest of Honour, spoke highly of the Okyenhene on his 16 years as the leader of the people of Akyem Abuakwa, in achieving development in areas of environmental protection, education and child welfare and health.

The men’s Group A gross event  handed the first prize to Maxwell Bonsu after recording a 75 gross, while Samer Hage and Barry Dzandy followed having grossed 76 and 78 respectively.

It was Osei Omane, 66 net who dominated the Group A net event.Collins Owusu recorded a score of 90 gross to lift the ultimate in the Group B gross event after beating Nii Ashitey on count back, with Joseph D. finishing third with a gross score of 93.

A 69 net  score handed the men’s Group B net category to Jeffe Coffie, while Nana Adakwa and  PA Sersah following in that order.

Royal Golf Club’s M.I. Oppong  picked the ladies ultimate silverware with a 76 score, beating club mate C. Nyantakyi by four strokes.  Margaret Oduro finished third with an 80 score.

The longest drive prize went to Barry Dzandy, while  Godwin Somah won the closest to the pin prize.