Golf News of Sunday, 20 December 2015

Source: dailyguide.com

PHOTOS: A tenure well-served

Prof. Bernard Baiden and CY Nyarko and co Prof. Bernard Baiden and CY Nyarko and co

The outgoing Captain of the Royal Golf Club Prof Bernard Baiden has finished his term on a high note.

Crowning his successful term together with Lady Captain Madam C.Y. Nyarko with a special golf competition at the club over the weekend, the duo donated a new presentation table and chairs to the club.

They also gave away 250 scorecards and tee to the club for use by guest golfers.

Recounting the challenges faced by his team over the past year,

Professor Baiden pointed out that through financially prudent measures, the 2015 Executive Committee succeeded in purchasing two new tractor mowers and a brand new tractor for the club.

He further indicated that plans were far-advanced for the purchase of a gang mower and slasher to add to the equipment stock of the club.

Prof Baiden announced a new 5-year partnership agreement with DDP Outdoor Ltd for all advertising franchise at the golf club and promised to finalise the deal before leaving office by the end of the year.

He urged all members to support the very people they elect as their leaders to help move the club forward.

The avid golfer called for cooperation from all members of the club in the management of affairs and pledged to assist whoever becomes the next Captain in any capacity.

Constance Awuni emerged tops in the Lady Captain’s event, with a net score of 70. Rahida Khalil beat Raina Asiamah on countback with a score of 75 for the second position.

Chris Osafo Kumah won the Men’s Support after a 61 net score (playing to a course par of 65). He was followed by Mike Adu-Domfe with a score of 63 and E. Asabere returned a net score of 65 to take the third position.