Charles Martey triumphs at 36 Hours of Freedom golf

Prince Dornu-Leiku / SportsInGhana.com

Charles Martey is basking in the glory of winning the maiden 36 Hours of Freedom 2010 golf tournament at the Tema Country Golf Club last Saturday.

Mr. Martey pulled clear in the Men’s field gaining a massive score of 43 points to beat near challenger Dickson Lawerh Keteku by as much as 5 points to secure only his 3rd ever competition victory.

But the newly crowned champion does not want to end there, he has promised to make more prizes’ podiums at future tournaments.

“I feel good to win today, I wasn’t surprised because I am good and I keep getting better,” Martey told SportsInGhana.com shortly after receiving the top prize of a giant trophy from Belinda Bhoodoo, Head of sponsors Eli Lilly Sub-Sahara Africa.

“Now I want to win more and fill a new showcase for trophies in my house. Once you win, you always win,” new champion Charles Martey added.

Ernest Opoku came third on 34 points and also got a trophy as prize, same as runner-up Keteku as well as F Andoh who finished 4thon 33 points.

Adriana Hall won the Ladies category with a score of 39 points, beating Grace Amoah into 2nd place on 36 points. ‘Lady scientific’ Florence Etwi-Barimah came third on 35 points and they all received various trophies as their prizes.

Mrs. Hall was not just happy for the victory on the day, but she is also counting the gains from emerging triumphant at the 36 Hours of Freedom golf classic. “I am not surprised by the win because I’ve realized my game has improved. I feel excited, happy and I am glad my handicap is going to be improved,” an ecstatic Adriana Hall said.

Gilbert Morgan won for himself some souvenirs for winning the 9 Holes event.

The next competition slated for the Tema Country Golf Club is the special Lipton Scramble best ball game this Saturday July 31 2010.