Asantehene Lauds Vodafone… For A 5-Year Golf Sponsorship  

Poku® receiving his silverware from Otumfuo, supported by Vodafone CEO.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has lauded telecommunication giants Vodafone highly for their five-year sponsorship package for golf.

After a successful sponsorship of the Vodafone 60^th Asantehene open golf championship in Kumasi recently, Vodafone announced a five year sponsorship package for the biggest golfing event on the Royal Golf Club's calendar

In his address on the final day of this year's event at the Royal Golf Club, Otumfuo said “I commend Vodafone for sponsoring this year's event and their pledge to sponsor it for five years. I have had an assurance from the sports Minister Isaac Asiamah just this afternoon that golf will be receiving its fair share of funding from his Ministry.”

Vodafone Ghana CEO, Yolanda Cuba, pointed out that “For us, we see this association as very strategic for our brand – as it aligns with our capabilities and speaks directly to the audience we want to reach. Additionally, the platform has over the years carved a niche for high integrity and strong brand reputation and our brand is pleased to be a part of this.

She added that “This tournament also offers us a perfect platform for building long and lasting business relationships with our customers in an informal setting.

“I want to also commend His Royal Majesty the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for his unparalleled contribution to the success of our business operations and for his leadership, which is a forbearer in development, education and sports. His passion for physical fitness and healthy living are also great values that we very much identify with.”

It was the host club's Kwabena Poku, who won the men's Scratch event after recording 297 scores over 72 holes, while Maxwell O. Bonsu, also from the Royal Golf Club, and Achimota's Alfred Kwame, finished second and third with 299 and 307 scores respectively.

Constance Awuni of the Royal Golf Club dominated the ladies Scratch event with a 158 score, beating Club mate Felicity Okyei-Gyeabour by five strokes, who also beat Jessica Tei, Achimota by seven strokes.

Tema's Vincent Torgah won the pros event with a 279 score over 72 holes, while Israel Dogbe finished first in the men's Handicap event with 139 score over 36 holes.

Juddy Gyimah-Bota picked the ladies Handicap version with an 80 score, while Paul Dwomoh (68) won the men's support category. Antoinette Ollenu of Achimota picked the ladies support prize after a 71 score over 18 holes. George Basonege from Obuasi left the Club as the Pro-Am winner with 71 score.

In his welcome address, Prof. Bernard Baiden (Operations) outlined the new open door policy and the institution of corporate training packages by the club to increase membership. He therefore appealed to all to take advantage of the initiatives and join the club.

The Headline sponsor, Vodafone, was supported by Cal Bank, Stanbic Bank, Everpure, Guinness, DDP Outdoor, Mechanical Lloyd, Startimes TV, Starbow Airlines Ghana Union Assurance and University Printing Press, Kumasi.

From The Sports Desk