The 68th Telecel Asantehene Open Golf Championship begins magnificently.

The Royal Golf Club in Kumasi hosted the formal opening of the 68th edition of the Telecel Asantehene Open Golf Championship on June 13, 2025. As the event got underway, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, graced the ceremony by teeding off. Golf fans, well-known corporate executives, and traditional leaders came together for this esteemed occasion.

Notable people attended the ceremony, including Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana; Kwesi Atta Antwi, Chairman of the Royal Golf Club; and Sir Sam Jonah, a well-known Ghanaian businessman. The presence of Royal Golf Club members further highlighted the event’s importance.

For the seventh year in a row, Telecel Ghana has sponsored the Asantehene Open Golf Championship, demonstrating their unwavering support for the event. Promoting golf in Ghana and creating a sense of community among golfers have been greatly aided by the collaboration between Telecel Ghana and the Royal Golf Club. The 16th Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been a cornerstone of Ghana’s economic growth and peace.

He has been acknowledged for his peace endeavours and has been instrumental in settling disputes, most notably the Dagbon chieftaincy dispute. Ghana’s economic progress has also been greatly impacted by the Asantehene’s leadership, since his efforts helped the country leave the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) program.

Telecel Ghana has been a regular sponsor of the Asantehene Open Golf Championship, and they are doing so for the eighth year in a row this year.

The Royal Golf Club and Telecel Ghana’s collaboration has been crucial in advancing golf in Ghana and creating a feeling of camaraderie among golfers.

Ghana’s economic growth and tranquilly have been bolstered by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the 16th Asantehene. His peace attempts have been acknowledged, and he has been instrumental in settling disputes, most notably the Dagbon chieftaincy dispute.

The Asantehene’s leadership has also had a major effect on Ghana’s economic growth; in fact, his efforts helped the country leave the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) program.

A thrilling competition amongst skilled golfers vying for the top prize is anticipated at the 68th Telecel Asantehene Open Golf Championship.

This competition is still going strong, helping to expand golf in Ghana, thanks to the backing of Telecel Ghana and the Asantehene’s leadership. As the competition progresses, golf fans can anticipate exciting performances and outstanding sportsmanship.

 

Story by; Atta K. Henry & King Kess Agyeman ( Oseikrom Dawuro Newspaper )