Poku wins DHL Golf

Tema, Nov. 15, GNA - Akwasi Poku of Celebrity Golf Course returned 133 net to win the DHL Ghana Limited Open Golf Championship, which ended at the Tema Country Golf Course on Sunday. Paul Paitey came second with 134 net, Kweku Okyere placed third with 136 net, beating F.A. Sogbordjor on count-back, while E.T. Mensah took the fifth position with 137 net.

Beatrice Vetsche-Bempong won the Ladies event with 135 net, Beatrice Hampton was second with 137 net, Olufumke Majekodunmi took the third position with 142 net, while Florence Etwi-Barimah came fourth with 144 net.

The Handicap event was won by Robert Allotey with 137 gross, Peter Amenyo came second with 150 gross while Nick Smallman took the third position with 151 gross.

Emos Korblah won the Professional's category with 269 gross, E.K. Osei was second with 270 gross, Vincent Torgah was third with 271 gross while Victor Brave-Mensah took the fourth position with 274 gross. The two-day event, which formed part of activities marking the 20th anniversary celebration of DHL Ghana Limited, attracted 200 golfers.

Dr E.O.T. Prempeh, a Director of the company said it is the policy decision of the company to make the event an annual affair.