A 14-year-old junior golfer, Malik Adams, has claimed a remarkable victory at the maiden edition of the Golf Shop NG Tournament, emerging champion ahead of a strong field of over 170 competitors at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State.
Adams, a student of Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, delivered an outstanding performance, playing off a 25 handicap to record a Net 61 (10-under-par) and a Gross 86.
His score placed him six strokes clear of his nearest challenger, underscoring his dominance in the competition.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Middle Bridge Services, the consulting firm for Golf Shop NG Ltd, Adams demonstrated exceptional composure and consistency throughout his round.
He carded 16 pars and secured two birdies on holes four and eight, outperforming a field that included seasoned amateur golfers and experienced club players.
The tournament, organised by Golf Shop NG Ltd, drew widespread attention within the regional golfing community, with more than 180 registered participants competing for honours in what organisers described as a highly successful debut event.
The ceremonial tee-off featured several dignitaries, including the Ogun State Commissioner for Housing, Jagunmolu Akande Ọmọniyi; the Ẹbi of Ìdènà, Oba Lukman Adebambo Salami; Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State, Alhaji Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun; retired Chief Justice of Kwara State, Justice Lambo Akanbi (retd.); Captain of Abeokuta Golf Club, Umar Bakare; and Captain of Elephant Cement Golf Club, Engr. Adedeji Ẹsan.
Speaking during the prize presentation, Ẹsan commended the organisers for boosting the club’s profile and creating a platform that combines youth development with elite competition.
“We are delighted to witness this inaugural event. It has brought much-needed attention and prestige to our club. We are fully prepared to host future editions of the tournament,” he said.
The tournament organiser, Kuti, described the initiative as part of a broader strategy to promote grassroots golf development in Nigeria while providing young talents with opportunities to compete alongside experienced players.
“We are committed to supporting the growth of golf at the grassroots level. The turnout and support recorded so far are encouraging, and we are particularly pleased that young players are already benefiting from this platform,” he said.
Kuti also expressed appreciation to the local organising committee and corporate sponsors for their contributions to the success of the event.
Golf Shop NG Ltd, a golf accessories and equipment company based at the Elephant Cement Golf Club, noted that the tournament marks its entry into competitive event promotion, with plans to make it a recurring fixture aimed at expanding the sport across Ogun State and beyond.
