Rickie Hurtubiase Wins Gridco Golf Championship

Canada-based golfer Rickie Hurtubiase has continued his family’s winning streak, claiming the championship trophy at the Gridco Centre of the World Golf Club Championship held in Tema.

Hurtubiase finished with a total score of 229 over three days of competitive play, carding rounds of 77, 75, and 77. This performance was enough to secure victory over a field of experienced golfers, including Jibril Kassim, Desmond Abban, and Frank Torgah, who finished with 233, 234, and 234 respectively.

Recognizing the challenge posed by the course, Hurtubiase maintained his composure, particularly on the final day, to clinch the win. “I’m excited to secure the championship,” Hurtubiase said, speaking to the media after the prize presentation with his parents present. “My frequent training sessions really paid off.”

The tournament, sponsored by Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) with support from Bel Aqua, Nester Home, Royal Senchi, Zed Multimedia, and The Finder, featured three categories: Professionals, Scratch, and Amateurs, attracting over one hundred golfers from across the country.

In the men’s main division, Kingsley Okechukwu Landers emerged victorious, followed by George Wisbon Mensah Ackah Blay. Gustave Godonou, Dennis Etwi-Barimah, and Charles Kumi topped the men’s Category A, while Michael Sackitey, Abdallah Andani, and Philip Dodu Fynn were successful in the men’s Group B. Patrick Amoah Bekoe, Yaw Asamoah, and Cecil Kwatchey were recognized in Men’s Group C.

Catherine Fabbi dominated the ladies’ competition, scoring 74 points to win overall, ahead of Hawa Brito and Naomi Teye-Lartey. Letitia Amponsah-Mensah won the ladies’ Category A, beating Floria Hurtubise and Adiatu Tiamiyu. Patricia Adusei-Poku secured the ladies’ Group B prize, finishing ahead of Angelica Ayanful and Akua Afriyie Tamakloe.

Manessah Augustine and Jessica Tei were crowned champions in the men’s and ladies’ professional categories respectively. Samuel Osei Bediako, Joshua Preprah, and Hellen Apau were also acknowledged for their performance in the senior’s division, alongside other auxiliary prizes.

Ruben Kwame Kordorwu, Captain of the Centre of the World Golf Club, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout, especially with the support of sponsors like GRIDCo. The ceremonial tee-off was also graced by the Akwamuhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III.

Samuel Kow Acquah, Acting Director of Corporate Strategy at GRIDCo, stated that the partnership with the Centre of the World Club for the event had been a worthwhile investment for the company.

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