HFC Bank pledges support for Golf development

Accra, July 1, GNA – The Managing Director of HFC Bank, Mr Asare Akuffo, has assured his outfit's unflinching support to the development and promotion of golf across the country.

Mr Akuffo said this at the HFC Bank's Invitational Golf Tournament held on Friday at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Course, at the Burma Camp oval in Accra.

Mr Akuffo said golf serves as a form of exercise and well-being of the participants for those people who usually have busy schedules and cannot engage in sporting events.

He said the objective of the tournament was to provide a platform for the customers of the Bank to stay healthy, interact and exchange ideas.

In the Men's category A division, William Hackman emerged winner with a net score of 57 with Group Captain Gyima Kwakye and Larry Gbevlo-Lartey following in that order with 63 points and 65 points respectively.

The Managing Director rated the event a success and promised that they would continue to support the promotion of the sport in the country.

Nick Amarteifio was crowned winner in the Men's Category B after a net score of 63 points followed by Omane Bimpong at the second position after returning a score of 67 points and Frank Ntim, on the third position on 69 points.

In the Women's division, Aku Yaba came tops with a net score of 65 points with Aku Dovlo placing second with 74 points and Eunice Adzakpo coming third on 78 points.

The winners were presented with plagues for their efforts.

Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Captain of the Bok Nam Kim Golf Course commended the financial institution for the sponsorship of the tournament whilst urging them to take advantage of branding opportunities available at the Course.

The one-day event drew participation from over 40 golfers.

GNA