Ogie, Mokwunyei Win Umole 70th Birthday Golf Tourney

Darlington Ogie and Prof. Joe Mokwunyei were last Saturday night declared winners at the Sylva Umole at 70 Birthday Golf Tournament held at the Benin Club Colf section (BCGS), Benin City,

Also, Prof. Waziri Erhamen won the best gross trophy with 84 gross, while John Ugheoke won the most gross golf award with 141 gross played at the one day birthday tourney organised by Sylva Umole Committee of Friends, chaired by Mr. Peace Anuna in conjunction with the Club with over 100 golfers in attendance.

Ogie, beat other competitors by playing a net score of 73 to win men's category, as Oscar Iyare settled for second position with 75 net, while Jimmy Osazuwa with 76 net beat Tony West-Erhaboh on count back to place third.

Similarly, Mokwunyei won the ladies' cadre with a net score of 75 while Folake Okorodudu and Nkiruka Awiaka placed second and third with a distant 82 net and 86 net respectively.

Winners in other categories are M. Ikhureigbe in the vet men with 78 net; Jackson Gaius Obaseki won the super vet men with 83 net; Ivie Iyoha won her usual vet ladies with 84 net. R. Izoje and Kingsley Okunbo won the longest drive in hole 10 ladies and men event.

The celebrator, Umole, in his speech thanked all those who participated in the tournament. "I am overwhelmed at the huge turnout of golfers and non-golfers who came to rejoice with me and my family on this epic occasion, they are wonderful people," he said.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of trophies and prizes all those who distinguished themselves at the one day golfing action.