All set for 8th Captain One Major Championship

The 2024 edition of the prestigious Captain One Golf Society’s Invitational Golf Championship is set for January 17-19 at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi and the Obuasi Golf Club.

The championship which would be the 8th Major, would begin at the Royal Golf Club on Friday, January 17 with the first-of-its-kind Footgolf Competition ahead of the main golf competition which would tee off on Saturday January 18.

Additional, for the first time, the tournament would be played at two venues which would see Obuasi Golf Club hosting day two of the golf tournament(finals) where winners would be crowned.

According to organisers, the new addition, Footgolf would present an opportunity to many people including non-golfers to experience playing on the golf course and get familiar with the new sport.

Speaking ahead of the event, President of the Captain One Golf Society, Mr Pius Ayeh Appiah disclosed that, also for the first time, female golfers under the Captain One Kids Project would join the amateur and professional golfers to compete for the ultimate prize, a giant trophy and attractive cash prizes at stake.

"We intend to provide the same playing field for our young golfers to compete for glory. This would give them the exposure and experience needed to become great professionals," he stated.

He added that, the introduction of Footgolf would also be a huge boost to their efforts to get everyone onboard to play some type of golf and get engaged in physical activities.

"This year promises to be keenly contested as well as exciting as many golfers have prepared feverishly to make a mark," he stated.

Especially with the competition scheduled for two courses, he said, it would also be a battle between the golf clubs as far as claiming the bragging rights were concerned.

"We are ready to host another major golf event and call on sponsors to come on board to put smiles on the faces of less privileged in society since proceeds from the competition are dedicated to charity," he stated.

This year’s competition would witness some of the best on the continent including Vincent Torgah(a former winner) attempt to dethrone last year's winner Kwabena Poku for the ultimate trophy.

As usual, the amateur golfers are gearing up to beat the professionals for the trophy while the ladies would also attempt to win for the first time.

Fast-rising female golfer Ayisha Aminu who emerged from the Captain One Kids Project has also promised to make a huge mark in the competition.

The 18-year-old who has been nominated for this year's Sports Writers Association of Ghana(SWAG) Awards' Discovery of the Year is looking forward to stepping into the shoes of some of the best female golfers in the country and beyond.