Well-known golfers Tony Umar and Bertha Sagwirika were on cloud nine after they won the Optic Fibre Communications Monthly Mug tournament at Country Club Limbe on Saturday.
In the men’s category, Umar emerged winner with 68 net whereas Kizito Kumwenda was second with 71 net. Ignacious Kambale finished third with 72 net.
Umar said he was delighted to win the tournament after seeing off stiff competition.
“It was not easy on the greens but I was composed and determined to win,” he said.
In the ladies’ category, Sagwirika, was crowned champion with 76 net while Enala Yesaya ended in second with 83 net. Teri Omaru finished third.
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The ladies’ winner paid tribute to her playing partners and sponsors Optic Fibre Communications for supporting the tournament.
In the senior’s category, Ian Bonongwe was crowned champion with 64 net. Bonongwe counted out Keta Mulwafu after tying on 64 net. Nyakhoko Nsona ended third.
The Optic Fibre Communications (OFC), a subsidiary of the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi, organized the tournament to interact with its clients and establish new business partners.
OFC Chief Marketing Officer Stella Hara said the tournament was a success after a field of over 80 golfers while over 30 participants registered for the product.
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“As Escom through the OFC we are on a campaign to introduce modern broadband technology providing high performance, reliable internet connectivity to homes, businesses and communities. Malawians need fast, reliable and fair internet. We have the infrastructure to showcase. Turning to the event, for a monthly tournament we had over 80 golfers and about 30 registered for the service. It was a big milestone. It shows with more engagements our product will attract more clients,” Hara said.
Country Club Limbe captain Gracious Changaya hailed the sponsors.
“The golfing fraternity deeply appreciates partners who support the game. We are grateful to Optic Fibre Communications for stepping forward to sponsor this tournament, and we look forward to building a lasting partnership,” Changaya said.
