Eighteen-year-old amateur golfer, Mozley Boakye Yiadom, won the Captain One Golf Society’s Eight Major Championship which ended at the Obuasi Golf Club on Sunday.
The young Royal Golf Club prodigy was a delight to watch as he grew in confidence over the two-day completion to clinch the ultimate trophy, cash, voucher and other attractive prizes.
He recorded 134 points over the two days ahead of second placed, Stephen Dapaah, who had 140 points and took home a silver medal and cash voucher for his efforts.
Prince Adukwa settled for the third position with an impressive 146 points to closely finish ahead of the defending champion, Kwabena Poku, who came fourth.
There were winners for both Day One of the competition at the Royal Golf Club as well as Day Two which came off at the Obuasi Golf Club.
Stephen Dapaah recorded the best score for day one while Richard Amponsah took home the Longest Drive prize with the Closest to the Pin and Seniors prizes going to Kofi Akyene and Seth Bekoe Apeadu, respectively.
Day two was won by the ultimate winner, Boakye Yiadom, with the Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive going to Richard Amponsah and Samira Kangoute.
Philip Andon won the Senior’s prize.
For the Junior Category, fast-rising female golfer, Ayisha Aminu, came tops while Jennifer Satura followed in second.
The Champions of Champions competition was won by 2024 winner, Kwabena Poku.
Ahead of the golf competition on Saturday and Sunday, was the newly-introduced footgolf on Friday which was won by Pius Ayeh Appiah with 43 net score while Nana Adu Gyamfi Adjem followed in second, also with 43 points.
The ultimate winner, Boakye Yiadom, expressed appreciation to the organisers and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu for his support which was crucial in his exploits.
The President of the Captain One Golf Society, Mr Pius Ayeh Appiah, praised the young golfer for winning against some of the best golfers in the country and beyond.
BY TIMES GOLF REPORTER
