Vincent Torgah receiving his winner’s trophy from Hans De Beer, president of PGA Ghana
Ghana’s top-ranked professional golfer, Vincent Torgah, reaffirmed his dominance on the local circuit by winning the 2025 Genser PGA Championship held at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi.
Torgah outplayed 44 other regular professionals to claim the coveted title, earning a GHS 70,000 winner’s cheque from the leadership of PGA Ghana.
After missing out at last year’s championship at the Damang Golf Club in the Western Region, Torgah arrived in Kumasi fully prepared and determined.
He opened the four-day tournament with an impressive 67, positioning himself well despite strong competition from early leaders including Kwame Ladigi.
He then delivered consistent, high-level performances—carding 72, 67, and 68 over the final three rounds—to secure victory ahead of Zimbabwe’s Victor Mapwanya, Nigeria’s Francis Epe, and Ghana’s Kojo Barnni.
Speaking to the media after receiving his trophy and cheque, Torgah said he had prepared extensively for the championship and was fully aware of the challenges he would face.
He expressed gratitude to the PGA leadership and sponsors, adding that he hopes to see more lucrative tournaments organized in Ghana to attract golfers from across Africa and beyond.
This year’s championship, sponsored by Genser Energy and other partners, brought together more than 75 golfers, including participants in the ladies’ and seniors’ categories.
In the ladies’ division, Uganda’s Irene Nakalembe emerged champion after overcoming strong competition from Senegal’s Oumy Dieye and Côte d’Ivoire’s Chantel Bebhibro.
Ghana’s representatives, Constance Awuni and Jessica Tei, finished fourth and fifth respectively.The seniors’ division produced one of the tournament’s biggest surprises when Anthony Gbenyor dethroned veteran champion Emos Korblah, finishing with scores of 72, 71, and 71 over three days to clinch the title.
At the closing ceremony, Hans De Beer, President of PGA Ghana, praised the golfers for their outstanding performances and encouraged them to maintain their form heading into the new year.
He also commended the Royal Golf Club for its hospitality and thanked Genser Energy for its continued support, urging corporate Ghana to invest in professional golf, which he described as the “future of the sport.”
Vice President Ahmed Padori, Tournament Director Eric Henaku, and former Tournament Director Rev. Akwasi Prempeh also applauded the golfers—especially the international participants—for their consistent involvement in tournaments held in Ghana.
The Head of Operations at Royal Golf Club, Prof Benard Baiden indicated that the golf will also be ready to support the pros and tasked its leadership to maintain their style and direction in their quest to improve the standards of pro golf.
