Torgah (L) receiving the trophy from Mr. Appiah (2nd L) and other executives
Golf ace, Vincent Torgah, shrugged of stiff competition to emerge top in this year’s Captain One Invitational Golf Championship, at the Royal Golf Club, Kumasi, on Saturday.
Torgah recorded a net score of 71 to triumph in the fourth major tournament which attracted close to 100 golfers.
The victory however did not come on a silver platter as seasoned playmate, Kwabena Poku, proved as a tough customer after a playoff over four holes.
The lanky golfer walked away with a giant trophy, a medal and GH¢5000 worth of voucher, while Poku received GH¢2500 voucher for his efforts.
Paul Chen from the host club, Royal Golf Club, settled for the third position with a net score of 73 to receive GH¢1500 worth of voucher and a bronze medal.
“This is the toughest challenge I have had in a year and I am so happy that I eventually won, though Poku gave me a run for my money,” Torgah said.
Torgah, who was participating in the Captain One competition for the first time, added that the standard of play at the event was top notch and looking forward to more challenges in future.
“From organization to the quality of golfers, this competition is one of the best in the country and will definitely get better with time,” he said.
Captain One Golf Society President, Pius Ayeh Appiah, said, “This is the most competitive we have had; and despite the challenges of Covid-19, we had an amazing turnout and it was a huge success.”
He expressed appreciation to the host club for hosting the event, the planning committee and sponsors, R.K Cliste, Mosat Photography, Industrial Procurement Services and Flo Polo Designs for their support.
“We look forward to an exciting year for golfers as we continue with our charity events across the country aimed at bringing golf to all, especially the needy in society,” he stated.
He noted that there would be a first Major Junior Championship in August with children from five Captain One adopted orphanages competing for honours.
“We want to expose golf to children so they grow with it and discover on their own what it would do for them,” he explained.
By Kofi Owusu AduonumÂ