Fun Heralds Lady Captain’s Prize

Sheer excitement heralded the Achimota Lady Captain’s Prize at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.

Besides the fun, healthy competition, large turnout, the cutting of a birthday cake by the Lady Captain, Peace Akwei and February borns – made this year's event unique.

The shotgun competition, which marked the birthday anniversary celebration of the Lady Captain, for the very time drew close to hundred golfers (male and female).

Madam Peace Akwei expressed profuse appreciation to Ecobank, Svani, American Spares & Machinery for rallying support for the event by way of sponsorship.

Golf ace, Mona Captan left the course as the overall winner (Group A) after recording a 71 nett, while Lynn Mitchell, playing on handicap 15, followed with a 72 nett. Mercy Werner and Christine Furler trailed with 73 and 74 nett respectively.

It was banker Niine I Sarpong, who dominated the ladies Group B category with 72 nett with Rubabat Oseni, Dina Baiden and Vida Anang following with 75, 79 and 84 nett respectively.

Former captain, Achimota, Dr Frank Adu Jnr., finished first in the men's category with an impressive 69 nett. Henry Kerali(71), Madji Joher (72) and Sowah Oddoye (73) followed in that order.

Linus Yoo grabbed the ladies Group B top prize with a 67 nett with Eric Gene, Kwame Boafo and Kojo Ansah following.

Mona extended her dominance to the closest to the pin category, while, Tony Matthews picked the male's category. Barry Dzadey was the men's longest drive event winner, while Lynn Mitchell won the ladies category.

Meanwhile, Achimota will host their IBB counterparts from Abuja on March 2.