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Congolese-born golfer to represent Ghana at Turkish Airlines World Cup grand final

Ghana will be represented on the international golf stage this November by an inspiring golfer whose story crosses borders, cultures and communities. Louanges Kous Mang, a Congolese-born golfer from the Republic of Congo who has made Ghana her home, has earned the honour of representing Ghana at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final […]

Congolese-born golfer to represent Ghana at Turkish Airlines World Cup grand final

Ghana will send Louanges Kous Mang, a golfer from the Republic of Congo, to represent the nation at the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final in Antalya, Türkiye next November. The aspiring golfer clinched the victory in the qualifying tournament held in Ghana. Louanges, who joined the Ghanaian golfing community, emerged as the winner among male and female golfers in the qualifier, securing her spot at the prestigious international Grand Final.

This victory is not just a golf trophy for her but also a journey of passion, perseverance, and faith. Louanges, a Congolese woman who now calls Ghana home, expressed her gratitude for the honor to represent Ghana, acknowledging both her Congolese roots and her pride in representing Ghana, which provided her a home and nurtured her golfing journey.

The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup is one of the world's largest amateur golf tournaments, having grown from 750 tournaments in 85 countries to over 10,000 golfers competing in 83 countries for this year's Grand Final. Pakistan's Adeel Shafqat was the overall winner. Louanges' qualification highlights Ghana's growing presence in international amateur golf, reflecting the diverse nature of the country's golfing community.

The 2025 Grand Final saw 120 amateur golfers from around the world compete. Louanges' qualification has been warmly received by Ghana's golfing community, who celebrate her achievement and the opportunity it presents to highlight Ghanaian talent on the global stage.

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