The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that golfer representing Tema golf club emerged champion on Saturday with a gross of 219 to beat his closest rival, Godwin Okoko of IBB golf club.

Sunday Olapade of Ikoyi golf club played 22 gross over 54 holes to clinch third position, in the highly competitive three-day classic organised to commemorate the 50th birthday of the sponsor, Dr Rowland Adewumi.

In the Lady’s category, Racheal Danjuma came tops with a 256 gross beating the likes of Amina Wilfred and Bola Mustapaha Bola who came second and third respectively.

For the senior professional category, Liman Muhammed came first with 232 gross, as Agwom Luka and Lasisi Lateef also emerged second and third.

A delighted Torgah told NAN after receiving his winners trophy and prize money that he was impressed with the flawless organisation of the tournament.

He commended the organisers and participants for displaying a high sense of professionalism, while calling for more of such tournaments across the West African region.

“It was not easy, it was tough and highly competitive, we did our best by putting the game to the highest level.

“I was a bit shaken at the beginning, because I don’t know the kind of people competing, but along the way I realised it was fun.

“I quickly adjusted my self and after few mistakes, I came back strong, and to the glory of God I won it.

“I think we need more of such tournaments across the West African region, to further develop the sport, ” he said.

The tournament which teed-off on Thursday, came to a spectacular close on Saturday with a dinner where prizes worth N20 million naira in cash and items were presented to winners in various categories.

Cash gifts were also presented to some Abuja orphanages to support them. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Sadiya Hamza