By Michael Okuley
Floria Hurtubise secured the top spot in the Women’s Group A during the 2023 MTN Invitational Tournament, which took place at the Achimota Golf Club on Friday, October 13, 2023. She achieved an impressive score of 37 points, despite her 14-point handicap. Following closely behind, Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah claimed the second position with 34 points and a handicap of 15.
In the Men’s Group A, Kojo Choi emerged as the champion, amassing 38 points while playing with a handicap of 10. Christopher Mbii wasn’t far behind, securing second place with 37 points and a handicap just above par. Kwame Boafo rounded out the top three, also with 37 points, and a handicap of nine.
Moving on to the Men’s Group B, Philip Bonney clinched victory with an impressive score of 40 points, playing with a handicap of 24. Peter Quartey-Papafio landed in second place with 38 points and the same handicap, while Justin Butah secured the third position with 37 points and a handicap of 15.
In the Women’s Seniors category, Charity Vogel triumphed with 32 points, while Jan Vogel emerged as the winner in the Men’s category, scoring 33 points.
As for the Auxiliary Prizes, Joshua Mensah-Larkai achieved the Longest Drive on Hole 17, and Nash Antwi and Jessica Tei secured the Closest to The Pin (Hole 18) honors in the Men’s and Women’s categories, respectively.
All the winners received fantastic prizes and goodies generously sponsored by MTN and Techno for the Destination Golf Tournament.
Ms. Adwoa Wiafe, Chief Corporate Services & Sustainability Officer (CCSSO), MTN Ghana said the purpose of the MTN Invitational Golf Tournament, is in furtherance of our shared beliefs with the ancient Romans and Greeks on the relationship between sports and mental agility.
“Our history of supporting worthy causes in the sports industry in this country is a matter of public record and a testament to our commitment to promote sports development for the well-being of our fellow citizens”
“It is in pursuit of this commitment that we are proud to be associated with the development of golf in this country through the Achimota Golf Club. This sport, introduced in the country during the colonial era in the early part of the 20th century, has steadily gained recognition and participation beyond Accra to other parts of the country. With the quite extensive walking that is associated with a single game, golf is particularly good for our hearts, and I hope many more of us will take this rather enjoyable sport up” she expressed.
She conveyed her delight at the fact that this year’s tournament garnered registrations from over 100 golfers. Out of this impressive turnout, MTN recognized and rewarded 12 participants across various categories during the tournament’s second edition.
“Nonetheless, we wish to assure you all that MTN is unwavering in its pursuit of a strategic, mutually beneficial relationship with golf as a sport” she added.