Gbebei wins Access Bank Medal Play

Single handicapper Teye Lartey Gbebei last Saturday won the second edition of the Access Bank Medal Play at the Tema Country Golf Club.

Playing on handicap eight, Gbebei, 68, beat Godwin Asem and S.K.  Afari by just a stroke.

Tema Country Golf Club Lady captain Esther Antwi  beat Mercy Werner on count back  with a 77 score, while  fashionable Cathy Boateng finished tops in the ladies Group B event after a 76 score, three clear points ahead of  Gladys Awuni.

The men’s Group B prize went to Japhet Achola who recorded a 70net, with F.K. Owusu Adjapong, 72net, beating E. Appiah Korang on count back in second position.

Sensational Vincent Torgah, after a 70net, grabbed the pros’ ultimate prize with Baba Akologo and Emmanuel K. Osei trailing.

Club captain Joshua Peprah commended golfers for turning up in their numbers and praised Access Bank for coming on board as the title sponsor of the growing event.

Group Head, Business Banking of Access Bank, Fosuhene Acheampong, noted in a post-event interview that his outfit’s support for the sport formed part of plans to promote golf in the country.

Golfers who distinguished themselves took home beautifully designed trophies, as well as special cashprizes.