Torgah wins PGA Captain’s Prize tournament at Achimota

Sensational golfer, Vincent Torgah, added to his trophy haul after winning the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Cap­tain’s Prize tournament played at the Achimota Golf Course on Saturday.

Featuring over 50 golfers, Torgah endured a shaky start in the first pros competition of the year, in the three days of competition to wrap up the victory.

He played 69 on the first day, fol­lowed it up with 74 and topped it with 66 to win the competition’s top prize of trophy and cash.

Speaking to the media, Torgah expressed his gratitude to the captain, sponsors and the organising committee of the tournament which he believes would shape the pros ahead of upcom­ing championships.

In second place was Achimota based, Alfred Kwame, and E .K Osei in third position.

Veteran Emos Korblah grabbed the winner’s medal in the senior’s pro cate­gory, after beating Dawuda Mahama and Stephen Klah to the second and third positions, respec­tively.

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

In the amateur category, Jan Vogel and Helen Appah emerged winners in the male and female groups among the seniors whiles Juliet Darkwah and Charity Vogel lost the first spot to Hajia Zenabu Sulemana in the ladies group B division.

Toni JC Bakawa beats 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 68 net score ahead of Solomon Allotey and Percival Ampon­sah for the main men’s trophy of the amateurs competition.

Captain of the PGA, John Mawuli Nyarko, expressed his excitement about the success of the tournament and thanked the golfers, sponsors and the organising team.

He urged the golfers, especially the pros to remain disciplined and 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 at Sakumono.

The competition was supported by Tang Hang Hotel, Frencia, Micasso, Main land Hotel, MDV, among others.