Teen golfer stuns field to win first Golf Shop NG tournament in Ogun
A 14-year-old golfer, Malik Adams, has won the inaugural Golf Shop NG Tournament at Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State. Adams, a student at Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, outperformed over 170 players, including seasoned amateurs and club players. His impressive performance included 16 pars and two birdies, finishing six strokes ahead of his closest rival. The tournament attracted wide attention within the regional golfing community and featured several prominent figures at the ceremonial tee-off.
Match highlights
- Malik Adams posted a Net 61 (10-under-par) and Gross 86, playing off a 25 handicap.
- He recorded 16 pars and two birdies on holes 4 and 8, showing remarkable consistency.
- The event drew over 180 registered participants and was organised by Golf Shop NG Ltd.
- Prominent attendees included Jagunmolu Akande Ọmọniyi, Oba Lukman Adebambo Salami, Alhaji Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun, Rtd. Chief Justice Lambo Akanbi, Umar Bakare, and Engr. Adedeji Ẹsan.
- Organisers highlighted the tournament’s role in promoting grassroots golf development and providing a platform for young talents like Adams.
