{
  "id": 18289990,
  "title": "Over 100 golfers to participate in GCB Opemsuo Invitational Golf Tournament in Kumasi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/over-100-golfers-to-participate-in-gcb-opemsuo-invitational-golf",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T09:54:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/over-100-golfers-to-participate-in-gcb-opemsuo-invitational-golf-tournament-in-kumasi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than a hundred golfers, hailing from diverse clubs nationwide, are anticipated to take part in the inaugural GCB Opemsuo Invitational Golf Tournament, scheduled to be held in Kumasi on 28th November 2026. This event, organized in collaboration with the Royal Golf Club Kumasi, aims to honor the Asante royal heritage and unite business leaders and golf aficionados in a single platform.\n\nThe tournament, marking its debut in Kumasi, has been officially inaugurated at the Royal Golf Club. Distinct from conventional amateur golf competitions, where participants receive trophies and gifts, the GCB Opemsuo Invitational Golf Tournament offers winners the unique distinction of being draped in kente-embroidered jackets inspired by the Green Jacket awarded to the champion of the US Masters.\n\nCynthia Ofori Dwomfou, Chief Marketing Communications and Customer Relations Officer at GCB Bank, revealed that the tournament aligns with the bank's strategy to forge stronger bonds with existing clientele, attract potential customers, and showcase its products and services to prospective clients. Beyond golf, the tournament also serves as a platform to appreciate loyal customers, strengthen ties with business partners, and promote the values of discipline, introspection, and support inherent in the sport.\n\nGCB Bank's partnership with the Royal Golf Club Kumasi was officially launched, with both parties expressing excitement about the collaboration. Chief Operating Officer of the Royal Golf Club, Prof. Bernard Baiden, is particularly enthusiastic about the tournament's name, 'Opemsuo', a title held by the life patron of the Royal Golf Club. GCB Bank has plans to establish this tournament as an annual affair, aiming for subsequent events to be larger and attract even more participants.",
  "summary": "GCB Bank is partnering the Royal Golf Club Kumasi to organize the one day 18-hole golf competition on 28th November 2026, to celebrate the rich Asante royal heritage and bring together business leaders and golf enthusiasts on one stage.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "President Mahama to tee off 5th FNB Head of State Invitational Golf Tournament",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/president-mahama-to-tee-off-5th-fnb-head-of-state-invitational-golf",
        "published": "2026-11-05T11:29:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}