Golf: Oboh’s Victory at John Shippen Women's Invitational Excites Runsewe
Nigeria’s female professional golfer, Georgia Oboh, has been commended by the President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, for winning John Shippen Women's Invitational in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Last week, 23-year-old Oboh made a giant leap in her flourishing career by winning John Shippen Women's Invitational by three-stroke to secure exemptions to Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give and Dow Championship, both on the LPGA Tour.
She won the tournament where another Nigerian, Anita Uwadia, tied for third position with Ashley Shaw of the U.S.
Incidentally, Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, will hold from June 13 on the same Michigan course where Oboh triumphed after shooting 69-70—139 to be followed by Dow Championship, which runs from June 27-30 in Midland also in Michigan.
Runsewe, while commending Oboh, who is Nigerian first tour professional golfer, described her accomplishments as an inspiration to other children in Nigeria and for reinforcing the old maxim that there is reward for hard work.
He said her victory was a fulcrum of great possibilities and renewed hope for Nigeria and Nigerians.
"Congratulations to our very own Georgia Oboh on your well-deserved victory at the John Shippen Women’s Invitational at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
"We believe in you to keep the Nigerian flag flying high and keep doing your very best to ensure that you represent our dear country as a good ambassador of the game of golf," Runwese said.
Runsewe also lauded Uwadia for her tied for third position in Michigan, describing the feat as exceptional as Nigerians are among the few black professional female golfers on the tour.
He assured of NGF’s continued support for golfers to enable them reach their full potential and exhibit their talent.
He urged parents to encourage their children to start playing golf at an early age, describing it is a sport they can be engaged in for the rest of their lives.
"Hand your child a golf club, and you might be surprised what happens.
"Your child might not be the next Tiger Woods, but golf can make a big impact in a young life.
"Many of the skills learned on the course translate to real life," Runsewe said.