Vincent Torgah beats 53 other pro golfers to win PGA Captain’s Prize tournament at Achimota

Torgah (R) receives his prize from Mr. Mike Aggrey, former President of Ghana Golf Association

Ghana’s sensational professional golfer, Vincent Torgah displayed tenacity and courage at the nation’s premier golf club in Achimota to clinch the PGA Captain’s Prize Tournament.

Despite a shaky start to the first pros competition of the year, Torgah knowing very well the pride attached to the tournament rediscovered his fine form on day two and wrap up victory after he played 69 on the first day, follow it up with 74 and top it with 66 to win the competition’s trophy and cash prize.

Speaking briefly after a short ceremony at Achimota Golf Club, Vincent Torgah expressed his gratitude to the captain, sponsors and the organizing committee for the three-day golf tournament which he believes would shape the pros ahead of some fourth coming tournaments. Achimota based pro, Alfred Kwame grabbed the second spot despite his brilliant strokes on the final day leaving E .K Osei with the third prize cash.

In the senior’s pro category, Veteran Emos Korblah stepped forward for the first spot after beating Dawuda Mahama and Stephen Klah to the second and respectively.

Viviane Kouame won the ladies category of the competition with Mercy Werner and Jessica Bearls Tei settling for the second and third positions.

The competition had support from a number of firms including Tang Hang Hotel, Frencia, Micasso, Main land Hotel, MDV among others.

In the amateur category of the same competition, Jan Vogel and Helen Appah were triumphant in the senior while Juliet Darkwah and Charity Vogel lost the first spot to Hajia Zenabu Sulemana in the ladies group B division. Toni JC Bakawa beat the likes of Kevin Amedoh and Kojo Acheampong in the men’s group B event.

Phindo Mohlala Pamela Ewoenam Atila and Letitia Amponsah-Mensah were the first three finishers respectively in the ladies group A whiles Patrick Mensah bagged in 68 netscore ahead of Solomon Allotey and Percival Amponsah for the main men’s trophy of the amateurs competition.

In an interview, Captain of the PGA, John Mawuli Nyarko expressed his excitement about the success of the tournament and thanked the golfers, sponsors and the other organizing team.

He urged the golfers, especially the pros to remain disciplined, continue with their daily practice sessions at their various clubs and be ready for the Giti Tyres President Putter golf championship which will be staged at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono.

Source Phil Johnny Quartey