Youngsters dominate 90th Ghana Open Championship as veteran Korblah claims professional title
In a stunning display of experience triumphing over youth, 61-year-old Emos Korblah was crowned the overall professional winner of the historic 90th Ghana Open Championship, hosted by the Ghana Golf Association at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday, from September 17-20, 2025. However, his victory was the exception in a tournament otherwise dominated by a new generation of golfers.
Korblah, who will turn 62 in December, carded an impressive four-day aggregate gross score of 281 (70, 68, 71, 72) to clinch the title and the top prize of GH₵45,000. He finished four strokes ahead of Vincent Coffie (285) and six ahead of third-placed Vincent Torgah (287).
When asked how he managed to compete against much younger players, Korblah attributed his success to divine favour and preparation. “Well, I don't know, but all the credit goes to Almighty. And I think this weekend was my weekend. I played very well, swing very well, so I managed to, you know, take them on,” he said. He added that playing with the strong young competitors was a key motivation, stating, “I like playing with the young ones so that… they are strong. So that motivate me a lot.”
Despite his current status as a senior golfer, having moved to that category four years ago, Korblah is now eyeing a return to the regular professional circuit. “Well, it depends,” he said of a potential comeback. “Let me put it that way, it depends… I'll wake up my mind whether I will play junior or whether I play the regular or senior.”
While Korblah’s win captured headlines, the future of Ghanaian golf was on full display as five of the tournament's six other category winners are products of the Ghana Golfers Association Junior Golfers Programme.
In the Championship Men's category, young Michael Chuma from Zambia delivered a masterclass, winning decisively with a three-round gross total of 205. Kingsley Afful finished as runner-up with a score of 220, followed closely by Chao Peng from China with a gross score of 227.
The Championship Ladies' title was a family affair, with Julienne Afi Amezado taking the overall win with a score of 234, narrowly defeating Ellen Amezado, who finished runner-up with 237.
The handicap categories also saw new champions crowned. John Ayayee emerged victorious in the Handicap Men's final with a net score of 145, while Jan Vogel was the runner-up with 146. In the Handicap Ladies' event, Adiatu Tiamiyu won with a net score of 146, and Charity Vogel finished as runner-up.
The tournament, hosted by the Ghana Golf Association, had Rana Motors as headline Sponsors.
Caveman Watches, Telecel, Millenium Insurance, The Royal Senchi Hotel & Resort, The SAP Investment Group, EXP, Alisa Hotels, Alustar, Tang Palace Hotel, Garmin, Mojopay sponsored the tournament sanctioned by The GGA, The R&A, and WAGR, was headlined by sponsor Rana Motors and supported by several other prominent organisations.
