After a stimulating golfing experience, in the male category, H.M Vaswani recently emerged as the overall winner of the 2023 Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation Golf Tournament competition.

A 21-handicapper, Vaswani returned a 64 Net score at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938, in Lagos.

Aby Mathew, another 21-handicapper, finished with 70 Nett, six strokes behind him to pick the runner-up spot. Trishul Ganglani, a 17-handicapper, finished third on count-back to claim the second runner-up spot.

Vaswani carted away, not only the much coveted winner’s trophy but also, a 540-litre model 2022 Double-Door Thermocool Fridge, an engraved bottle of Singleton Whisky, an Omron M2 Blood Pressure Monitor and an Economy Class return ticket to Kigali, Rwanda, courtesy of RwandAir.

In the ladies’ category, Pat Olinma emerged as the overall winner with a 69 Net score to beat Pat Okoronkwo, the runner-up, by one stroke. Lola Ajibola finished as the second runner-up with a 72 Net score.

Patricia Olinma, in addition to the Ladies’ Champion trophy, was rewarded with a two-night Romantic Offer at Epe Resort Package by Vacation Places, an Omron M2 Blood Pressure Monitor and an engraved bottle of Singleton Whisky.

Other winners at the event included Remi Olukoya, who shot 79 to pick the best gross prize, beating Tim Maguire and Tony Oboh who finished in second and third places respectively.

The event featured a field of 150 players, in a strong show of support for the tournament.

The tournament was rounded off with a cocktail party and prize-giving event in the evening, at which sponsors and golfers interacted whilst the Foundation showcased its programmes and achievements to date.