Tema-based professional golfer Augustine Manasseh produced a good performance to clinch the PGA Heritage Cup at the Centre of the World Golf Club, cementing his status as one of the country’s premier golfing talents.
Entering the tournament as a firm favourite on the back of recent successes, Manasseh lived up to expectations with a commanding display across the four-day championship.
He set the early pace with back-to-back rounds of 68 on the opening two days before consolidating his lead with rounds of 73 and 74 to seal a well-deserved victory.
The tournament, organised as part of Ghana’s Heritage Month celebrations, attracted a highly competitive field comprising 38 regular professionals, five female golfers, and 10 senior players.
In addition to prize money, participants vied for valuable ranking points and the prestige of claiming one of the season’s notable titles.
Manasseh’s consistent 4-under-par performance and composed strategic play distinguished him as the standout competitor across the four rounds.
Following a brief closing ceremony, he received his winner’s cheque for GHC 10,000 and expressed his delight at the outcome, noting that his hard work had been duly rewarded.
Achimota-based Lucky Ayisah secured second place with a steady sequence of scores: 72, 75, 71, and 68. Kwame Ligbidi, J. Klah, and E.K. Owusu rounded out the top five, finishing third, fourth, and fifth respectively.
In the seniors’ division, veteran golfer Erasmus Korblah delivered an impressive campaign to claim the top prize. Across three days, he carded rounds of 71, 74, and 75 to finish ahead of John Mawuli Nyarko, K. Korsah, and S.K. Klah, who occupied second, third, and fourth places respectively.
The female professionals competed alongside the regular field but were unable to progress beyond the second day after falling short of the required points to continue.
Speaking to the media following the tournament, PGA Tournament Director Eric Henaku expressed satisfaction with the smooth organisation of the event. He commended both professionals and amateurs for their discipline and revealed plans to introduce a tour card system designed to rank the top 30 professional golfers on an annual basis.
PGA Captain Vincent Torgah also extended his praise to the players, particularly the champion, and reaffirmed the leadership’s commitment to enhancing the image of professional golf in Ghana. He called on corporate entities to lend their support to the sport’s development, with particular emphasis on encouraging greater female participation.
The next fixture on the PGA calendar is the President’s Putter, scheduled to take place at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono.