14-year-old Malik Adams wins inaugural golf shop tourney
A 14-year-old junior golfer and student of Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Malik Adams, has emerged champion of the inaugural Golf Shop NG Tournament after defeating a field of more than 170 players at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State. According to a statement issued by Middle Bridge Services, consultants to Golf Shop […]
14-year-old junior golfer, Malik Adams all smiles after emerging victorious in the golf shop tournament
A 14-year-old junior golfer and student of Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Malik Adams, has emerged champion of the inaugural Golf Shop NG Tournament after defeating a field of more than 170 players at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State.
According to a statement issued by Middle Bridge Services, consultants to Golf Shop NG Ltd, the teenager produced one of the standout performances of the competition to clinch the title.
Playing off a 25 handicap, Malik returned an impressive Net 61 score — 10-under-par — alongside a Gross 86 to finish six strokes ahead of his closest challenger.
His round was marked by consistency and composure, as he recorded 16 pars and birdies on holes four and eight to outshine a field that included experienced club players and seasoned amateur golfers.
The maiden edition of the tournament, organised by Golf Shop NG Ltd, attracted more than 180 registered participants and drew widespread attention within the regional golfing community.
Malik’s triumph quickly became one of the major talking points of the event, with many golf enthusiasts describing it as a boost for grassroots golf development in Nigeria.
The tournament also attracted prominent personalities from across Ogun State and the golfing community.
Among dignitaries present at the ceremonial tee-off were the Ogun State Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Omoniyi; the Ebi of Idena, Oba Lukman Adebambo Salami; the Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State, Alhaji Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun; retired Chief Justice of Kwara State, Justice Lambo Akanbi; Captain of Abeokuta Golf Club, Umar Bakare; and Captain of Elephant Cement Golf Club, Engr. Adedeji Esan.
Speaking after the event, Esan commended the organisers for creating a platform capable of discovering and nurturing young talents.
“We are delighted to witness this Golf Shop NG inaugural event. Mr. Kuti has brought a much-needed spotlight and glory to our club,” he said.
Tournament organiser, Mr. Kuti, said the competition was part of a broader vision to develop golf at the grassroots level and provide younger players with opportunities to compete against elite golfers.
According to him, Malik’s emergence as champion reflects the growing potential of youth golf in Nigeria and validates the tournament’s mission of creating opportunities for budding talents.