Thursday, November 4, 2010

Takoradi Open Golf Championship tees off on Nov. 13

This year's Takoradi Open Golf Championship tees off at Takoradi in the Western Region on Saturday, November 13 and on Sunday, November 14.


Dr Kwame Sarpong-Peprah, Captain of Takoradi Sports Club who disclosed this in Accra on Wednesday, said about 100 golfers are expected to participate in the two day 36-Hole Scratch event.

He said the competition would be played under the rules of the world's golf governing body and the local rules of the Club.


Dr Sarpong-Peprah said the competition, which was open to amateur golfers throughout the country, will be sponsored by Bollore Africa Logistics and Antrak-SDV.


The Captain said some of the golfers expected to participate in the competition includes Lee Mensah of Takoradi, Kweku Okyere of Tema Country Golf Course and Mike Aggrey of Achimota Golf Cource.


Dr Sarpong-Peprah said preparations were far advanced to ensure a keen and successful competition.


Seven prizes would be awarded in the Men's category while five would be given out in the Ladies segment.