PGA Championship: Kojo Barni targets third trophy

Professional Golfer Kojo Barni has set sights on winning a 3rd consecutive trophy at the 2019 Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Gold Fields Championship scheduled for the Damang course from December 04-07, 2019.

Barni, 35 a Golf tutor belonging to the Tarkwa Golf Club won the previous two editions from 2017 and 2018 and is aiming to add the 2019 edition to his litany of feats.

In an interview, Mr Barni noted that he is well focused on winning the trophy for the third time and for keeps.

He said though it won’t come easy, he was well poised for the competition and would do well to come out the victor by close of event on Saturday.

"I am very ready for this year's championship where I am aiming to win for the third time and for keeps.

"The win won’t come easy as there have been some modifications to the course, but as a professional, I have psyched myself up for the task.

"I want to make history by winning for the third consecutive time and win the GH40000 cash prize as stake, which is also a very good motivator," he added.

Mojo Barni would need to ward off stiff competition from Vincent Torgah and fourteen other professional Golfers from across Africa.