A total of 140 amateur golfers are expected to participate in the fifth edition of the Head of State Invitational Golf Championship scheduled for November 21, with First National Bank returning as the headline sponsor.
The invitation-only competition which will be held at the Achimota golf club will bring together selected golfers, including chief executive officers, board chairpersons, government officials and leading figures from Ghana’s business community.
Organisers say participants have been carefully selected based on their involvement in golf and their contributions to national development.
The event will also feature President John Dramani Mahama as the headline player, with the prestigious Giant Trophy set to be contested by both male and female golfers.
Secretary General, Africa Golf Confederation, Mike Aggrey, highlighted the tournament’s impact beyond sporting competition, pointing to its role in creating networking opportunities and promoting economic development.
He recalled the 2018 edition in Kumasi, which attracted several government ministers and business leaders, providing a platform for discussions, partnerships and business agreements.
According to him, the championship has helped bring key decision-makers together, allowing them to explore projects and opportunities that could contribute to Ghana’s development.
First National Bank’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, Delali Dzidzienyo, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to the competition, describing it as a partnership built around shared values.
He explained that golf promotes integrity, trust, patience and excellence, values that align with the bank’s corporate principles.
He noted that the bank’s decision to sponsor the championship for a second time was driven by its broader commitment to sports development and community impact.
He added that the bank considers sports sponsorship an important avenue for uplifting communities and identifying talent, highlighting its investments in golf and marathon events.
Dzidzienyo further indicated that President Mahama’s involvement had added to the tournament’s appeal, attracting players from the international golfing community.
He, however, stressed that the bank’s interest extended beyond the President’s participation, with the opportunity to bring together a significant number of golfers serving as another major attraction.
Other sponsors and corporate partners supporting the fifth edition include BOST Energies, National Petroleum Authority (NPA), The Luckiest, Aphro, Samsung, Myla Homes, The Palms by Egesls, Guinness Ghana, TGTS Africa, Coca-Cola, Panosia, Amber Coco, Gevans Natural Minerals Water, Danny List Foundation, Sunlodge Hotel, La Villa Aphro, Happy Box Experience Gift, JD’s Fruit Juice and Nguvu Mining Limited.
BY Wletsu Ransford