The 11th edition of the Genser PGA Golf Tournament commenced on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Celebrity Golf Club in Sakumono, Accra. The highly anticipated event features 32 professional golfers, including 24 Ghanaians and 8 international players from Zimbabwe, Togo, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire. The tournament runs until Saturday, November 30, culminating in the finals.

Competing in the regular category, players will tackle 72 holes over four days, while senior and female golfers will play across three days. With 24 prizes up for grabs, the winner of the regular division will take home a cash prize of GHS 65,000, while the senior and women’s champions will each receive GHS 15,000.

During the opening ceremony, Tournament Director Mr. Eric Henaku expressed delight in welcoming Genser Energies as the new sponsor, replacing Goldfields Ghana. He voiced optimism about securing long-term support and anticipated the emergence of a new champion in this year’s competition.

Mr. Ahmed Padori, Director of Operations of the PGA, promised an exciting tournament and encouraged players to bring their best game. Chairman of the planning committee, Mr. Hans DeBeer, celebrated the increasing involvement of young and female golfers, while urging participants to stay hydrated in the warm weather. Fellow committee member Mr. Roger Adamah praised the golfers for their punctuality and emphasized the importance of sportsmanship.

Reigning champion Sunday Olapade of Nigeria, who claimed victory at the 2023 Goldfields PGA Championship after a thrilling playoff against Ghana’s Kojo Barnni, is back to defend his title.