{
  "id": 19292167,
  "title": "Asantehene Opens Stanbic Invitational Golf Tournament",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/asantehene-opens-stanbic-invitational-golf-tournament",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/asantehene-opens-stanbic-invitational-golf-tournament/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, officially inaugurated the Stanbic-Asantehene Invitational Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi on Saturday morning. Playing four holes alongside two fellow golfers, the monarch emphasized the importance of the event in fostering commercial and cultural ties within the Ashanti Region, as well as promoting sports and development.\n\nThe tournament, dubbed \"The Royal Tee,\" drew 58 top-tier golfers and distinguished guests. Divisions 1 and 2 were won by John Ayayee and George Akwaah-Sekyi, respectively. Ayayee, playing off a handicap index of 12, demonstrated impressive composure over the full 18 holes. Ekow Nyarko secured the runner-up position with 36 points, followed by Daniel Ntim and David Frank Yawson with 35 and 33 points, respectively.\n\nDivision 2 witnessed a tight finish between Akwaah-Sekyi and Anthony Appiah, who shared 39 points apiece after the back-nine countback rule favored Akwaah-Sekyi. Baffour Kwame Kusi I and Mark Kakraba-Ampeh occupied third and fourth places, with 37 and 36 points, respectively.\n\nStanbic Bank's Managing Director, Mr. Kwamina Asomaning, underscored the bank's commitment to community welfare, stating that corporate success is intrinsically linked to the success of the communities it serves. He emphasized that strong relations with traditional authorities provide a framework for mutual respect and conflict resolution, aligning corporate goals with local development.\n\nOrganizers lauded the decade-long partnership with Stanbic Bank, highlighting the rising participation and expanded youth development as key benefits for golf in the Ashanti Region. Prof. Bernard Kofi Baiden, Head of Operations at the Royal Golf Club, noted the consistent increase in participation year on year, with attendees displaying a strong passion for the tournament. While acknowledging golf's global male-dominated nature, Baiden highlighted ongoing efforts to promote female involvement through various initiatives.\n\nThe tournament's field was drawn through a combination of qualifications, bank-sponsored entries, and regional club traditions. As part of its commitment to youth development, the Royal Golf Club runs a weekly youth academy in Kumasi, offering free training and course access to players under 18.",
  "summary": "The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Saturday morning, teed-off to officially open this year’s Stanbic-Asantehene Invitational Golf Tournament at the Royal Golf Club in Kumasi. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II played four holes with two other golfers. The tournament, organised in honour of the Asantehene as well as strengthening commercial and cultural ties within the Ashanti […] The post Asantehene…",
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  "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."
}