Peace Akwei (4th right) presenting the ultimate prize to Clara Price
Immediate past Achimota Golf Club lady captain, Madam Peace Akwei crowned her three-year reign with a spectacular shotgun-stroke play at the Club on Saturday.
It recorded the highest turnout of 90 golfers across the the nation in an event which saw the hardworking lady captain pass on the baton to her German successor Christine Furler.
She expressed gross thanks to the Club for giving her the opportunity to serve, particularly the Ladies Section and all those who supported her in diverse ways during her tenure.
She told the incoming Executive to call on her at any time should they need her advice.
Under her tenure, the ladies wing witnessed frequent competitions aimed at enhancing networking among members.
It was double handicapper (20) Clara Price, who picked the ultimate prize in the Ladies Silver Division with a 72 net, beating Christine Furler on count back, while Jessica Tei finished third with 75 net.
Mariatu Bah recorded a 68 net score to win the ladies bronze division with Vastie Amoafo- Yeboah (69) and Diana Baiden (76) following in that order.
Joher Madji (68) won the Men’s silver event while a 66 net score handed Anderson Bentil the men’s bronze first prize.
Clara extended her dominance to the closest to the pin category in the ladies division, while Church Ansah won the men’s event.
Vastie Amoafo Yeboah again picked the longest drive prize while Jerry Tetteh won the men’s event.
Madam Peace Akwei in her speech said “First and foremost, our profound gratitude goes to the major sponsor of the event, SVANI Ltd. Thanks also go to ECOBANK and to Dr Nortey Omaboe for their generous contribution, as well as All Star Insurance Brokers, among others. David Arkutu,
Thairu, Maj. Kojo Butah, and Mr & Mrs Amoafo-Yeboah of the Achimota Golf Club. Thanks also goes to other senior golfers such as Mrs Esther Amedzro, Nana Darkwah, Jay Saab, Ms Adriana, Nana Bema Tackie as well as E.K Bonso of Kumasi Royal Golf Club, all of whom contributed to the success of the tournament and my tenure.”
By Kofi Owusu Aduonum