Ofosu-Yeboah Shines as Bok Nam Kim Golf Club Hosts Swing for Hope Monthly Medal

Festus Ofosu-Yeboah produced the standout net performance as Bok Nam Kim Golf Club hosted its Swing for Hope Monthly Medal on Saturday, 31 October 2026, combining competitive golf with a campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer. The tournament, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, attracted golfers across the men’s, ladies’ and seniors’ divisions, with several closely contested finishes highlighting a day of competition dedicated to a cause beyond the fairways.

Played in a singles stroke play format over the full course, the event saw Ofosu-Yeboah return an impressive net 62 to lead the scoring, while Belinda Kumako, Nana Yaw Bamfo and Hajia Zenabu Akoto claimed honours in their respective divisions.

Ofosu-Yeboah dominates Men’s Division 2

Festus Ofosu-Yeboah delivered the lowest net score of the tournament, carding a gross 85 off a playing handicap of 23 to finish on 62 and secure the Men’s Division 2 title.

His four-shot advantage over runner-up Frank Afari Ankamah, who returned a net 66 from a gross 82, was one of the most decisive winning margins of the day. Abraham Abayateye finished third with a net 67, narrowly ahead of Nanabanyin Dennis on 68. Philip Attuquayefio followed on 69, while Spike Boaitey Jnr completed the leading six with 71.

George Addai and Matthew Darkwa both returned net 72, with Tony F. Folie and Albert Adjei finishing on 75. The division featured a broad field, but Ofosu-Yeboah’s net 62 proved beyond the reach of his closest challengers.

Kumako edges Hurtubise in Ladies’ Division 1

The Ladies’ Division 1 produced one of the closest finishes of the tournament, with Belinda Kumako and Floria Hurtubise both returning net scores of 68. Kumako, who carded a gross 85 off a handicap of 17, secured the title on countback, leaving Hurtubise to settle for second place despite recording the division’s lowest gross score of 76.

The result underlined the fine margins in handicap competition, with the two golfers separated only after their scorecards were compared. Anita Mantey finished third with a net 78, edging Princess Nkansah-Boadu on countback after both players returned identical net scores.

Sharon Gyessi followed on 79, while Celine Owusu-Afari finished on 80. Vida Anang and Marlene Tonyigah both recorded 81, ahead of Kezayah Afatsawo on 82 and Catherine Fabbi on 83.

Bamfo claims Men’s Division 1 honours

In Men’s Division 1, Nana Yaw Bamfo combined the category’s lowest gross score with the winning net return to secure first place. Bamfo carded a gross 79 off a handicap of seven to finish on net 72, three shots clear of Kelvin Delase Amedoh, who returned 75. Dennis Kofi Eghan claimed third place with a net 76, finishing ahead of Alex Oppong-Baffoe, who matched his score. George Amissah followed on 77, while Simon Annan and Bright Kobby Owusu Ampofo both recorded net 79. Francis Bannerman finished on 80, with Isaac Aninakwah completing the division’s listed results on 84.

Akoto takes Seniors title

Hajia Zenabu Akoto emerged victorious in the Seniors division after returning a gross 84 off a handicap of 14 for a winning net score of 70. Akoto also claimed the division’s lowest gross honours, completing a successful outing in the five-player field. John A. Okai finished runner-up with a net 71, just one shot behind the winner.

Nana Krakue secured third place on countback after finishing level with Felix Sackitey Crabbe on net 72. Beatrice Vetsch-Bempong completed the seniors’ field with a net 91.

Special prizes add to the competition

Beyond the main divisions, golfers also competed for honours in the nearest-to-the-pin and longest-drive contests. Mary Gyasi claimed the women’s nearest-to-the-pin prize, while Felix Sackitey Crabbe took the corresponding men’s award. In the longest-drive competition, Dennis Fifii Eghan emerged victorious among the men, with Priscilla Otoo taking the women’s honours.

Golf in support of breast cancer awareness

The Swing for Hope Monthly Medal formed part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, using the sport to promote awareness, encourage screening and draw attention to the importance of early detection.

Participants were encouraged to wear shades of pink, reflecting the international symbol of breast cancer awareness and reinforcing the tournament’s message of solidarity with individuals and families affected by the disease. The programme also included breast cancer screening and a golf clinic, extending the occasion beyond the traditional monthly medal competition.

For Bok Nam Kim Golf Club, the event demonstrated how golf can provide a platform for both sporting competition and community engagement.

With competitive performances across the divisions and a wider health awareness message at its centre, the Swing for Hope Monthly Medal brought together two important objectives: celebrating achievement on the course and promoting a cause that reaches far beyond the game.

Reported by: Felix Gborglah