The Achimota Golf Club last week conferred its prestigious Emeritus Award on Mr Ishmael Yamson, a golf enthusiast and Board Chairman of MTN, for his years of support and dedication to the club and sport.

The gesture was in recognition of Mr Yamson’s outstanding service, remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to the club over the past 40 years.

Mr Frank Adu, President of the club who presented a citation to the golf veteran explained that the award comes with a few courtesies to be placed at his disposal.

“By this, Mr Yamson is now exempted from paying membership dues or fees at the club. From this day forward, he can walk in at any time to play golf without any charges, and he is permanently excused from paying any dues,” Mr Adu stated.

Mr Adu highlighted Mr Yamson’s instrumental role in the establishment of the ‘Half House’ on the golf course, a facility where golfers can take a break for refreshment and continuing their game.

Mr Yamson expressed gratitude to the club for acknowledging his contributions and encouraged loyalty among members by honouring their obligations to the club.

The presentation was the climax of the first in the series of MTN Invitational Golf Championships held at the Achimota Golf Club that saw Fred Semenu Duvour and Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah emerge the best in the male and female divisions.

Fred Duvour showed his class in the Men’s Group A class, producing a handicap 12 and 40 points result to beat Justin B. C Butah in second with 10 handicap and 38 points and Solomon Allotey in third place with a 10 handicap and 37 points.

Vastie Amoafo-Yeboah triumphed in the Ladies Group A, scoring 44 points with a 14 handicap. Catherine Fabbi took the runner-up position with a commendable performance.

Simron Oberoi topped in the Men’s Group B event with a 19 handicap and 43 points, followed by Walid Zoobi and Kevin Amedoh in second and third positions, respectively.

Sheryl Afia Afari emerged victorious in the Ladies Group B, scoring 45 points with a 28 handicap.

In the seniors’ division, Hajia Zenabu Sulemana and Chris Apau-Opong shared honours.

Simron Oberoi won the Longest Drive for the men on Hole 15, while Floria Hurtubise took the prize for the ladies. Closest to the Pin on Hole 18 was won by Philip Paekes for the men, and Letitia Amponsah-Mensah for the women.

In a short address, MTN’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Ms Adwoa Wiafe, commended the participants and highlighted the company’s delight in hosting the event which she emphasised equals golf and the world of business, stressing the importance of strategy, skill, and camaraderie, which are essential in both fields.

“The tournament wasn’t just about the competition; it also served as an opportunity to strengthen the relationship between MTN and the Achimota Golf Club,” she added.

By Spectator Reporter