Opemsuo Radio Recognized as Supporting Media For Asantehene Open

Opemsuo Radio, a subsidiary of the Ashanti Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has been recognized for its comprehensive promotions and coverage of the annual Asantehene Open Golf Championship.

The Championship organised by the Royal Golf Club has Telecel Ghana as the headline sponsor.

At a dinner and dance event to culminate the 68th edition on June 14, 2025, hosted at the Manhyia Palace, sponsors and golfers were honoured with plaques.

Among them was the media organisation of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The award was received by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Emmanuel Sarfo.

The Corporate Affairs Manager of the Opemsuo Radio, Mr Richard Osei Bonsu, known as Oheneba Owusu Korkor, received an award for his participation.

The recognition followed a two-day competition among golfers from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire Senegal, South Africa, Nigeria, Togo, Uganda and Zimbabwe participating.

Vincent Torgah emerged as the winner of this year’s tournament.

About The Tournament
The Asantehene Amateur Golf Tournament known as the Asantehene Open Golf Championship was first played in 1955 in honour of the Asantehene. The first tournament was won by Mr Justice L.C. Lingley.

In the early years of the tournament, it was dominated by expatriates who at that time formed the bulk of the membership of the club and generally golfers in the country. The expatriate dominance was broken in 1963 when S. K. Appiah won the first of his seven championships.

Though S. K. Appiah successfully defended the trophy in 1964 the expatriate dominance continued until after the 1974 tournament which was won by Mr. J. C. Ryan.

Ghanaians have dominated the championship ever since. This is because of a membership drive for Ghanaian members and the gradual popularity of the game among Ghanaians all over the country.

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/