President John Dramani Mahama has received a customised golf set from the organising body of the Head of State Golf Invitational Tournament, in a gesture that signals growing anticipation for the 2026 edition of one of the continent’s most distinguished sporting and diplomatic gatherings.
The symbolic presentation was made by the leadership of Head of State Golf Incorporated during a formal courtesy call on the President at the Presidency in Accra. The visit served as an official briefing ahead of the invitational tournament, which has been confirmed for 28 November 2026.
A competition that continues to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international golfing calendar.” President John Dramani Mahama
President Mahama warmly embraced the initiative and commended the organisers for sustaining a competition that continues to raise Ghana’s standing on the international golfing calendar. He also acknowledged the broader role that sports particularly golf can play in strengthening relationships among corporate leaders, diplomats and sports enthusiasts.
Key Delegation
The delegation was led by Francis Andoh, with planning committee members Nana Antwi Darkwah, Michael Aggrey and Maud Akosiwa Agbolete also in attendance. The group used the occasion to officially brief the President on the tournament’s plans and reaffirm their commitment to promoting golf, tourism, diplomacy and business networking through the event.
The customised golf set, specially designed for the President, was described as a symbol of the strong partnership between the Presidency and the tournament’s organising committee, a relationship the organisers say will be instrumental in delivering another impactful edition.
The 2026 Head of State Golf International Tournament is expected to attract golfers, business executives, diplomats and invited guests from across the world. The planning committee has promised an exciting and impactful edition later this year, with preparations now firmly in high gear following the Presidential meeting.
The event has established itself as a key fixture on Ghana’s sporting and social calendar, blending elite competition with high-level networking in a format that appeals to both the sporting fraternity and the broader diplomatic and business community.