Posted by Chinenye on Wed 06th May, 2026 - tori.ng
A 14-year-old rising star has stunned the golfing community after defeating over 170 competitors to win the maiden Golf Shop NG Tournament at Elephant Cement Golf Club in Ogun State.
(Malik Adams. Photo Credit: Punch news)
At the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, Ogun State, Malik Adams, a 14-year-old junior golfer and student at Technical College, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, defeated a field of over 170 players to win the first Golf Shop NG Tournament.
Adams, who played off a 25 handicap, had one of the most impressive rounds of the competition, finishing six strokes ahead of his nearest opponent with a Net 61 (10-underpar) and Gross 86, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Middle Bridge Services, the consulting firm for Golf Shop NG Ltd.
With 16 pars and two birdies on holes 4 and 8, he reportedly outperformed a competition that included seasoned amateurs and club golfers. His round was characterized by extraordinary consistency and control.
Over 180 registered players competed for honors in the well-attended tournament's inaugural edition, which was organized by Golf Shop NG Ltd. It was reported that the event garnered significant attention from the local golfing community.
Prominent individuals attended the ceremonial tee-off, such as Jagunmolu Akande Ọmügeniyi, the Ogun State Commissioner for Housing; the Ẹbi of Òdügeà, Oba Lukman Adebambo Salami, retired Chief Justice of Kwara State, Alhaji Adebayo Samsudeen Apelogun, and Asiwaju Adeen of Ogun State. Chief Justice Lambo Akanbi; Umar Bakare, captain of Abeokuta Golf Club; and Engineer Adedeji Ẹsan, captain of Elephant Cement Golf Club.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Ẹsan praised the organizers for raising the club's image and creating a competitive platform that combines young development with elite participation
"We are delighted to witness this Golf Shop NG inaugural event," said Ẹsan. Our club has gained much-needed attention and fame thanks to Mr. Kuti. We are prepared to hold this tournament on our property in the future since we are totally dedicated.
The tournament's organizer, Mr. Kuti, called it a strategic step toward growing grassroots golf development in Nigeria while giving up-and-coming players like Adams a chance to compete against more seasoned players.
"We are thrilled with the turnout and support we have so far received for the success of this tournament, and we are eager to further contribute to the growth and development of the prestigious golf game at the grassroots level," Kuti stated.
"We are also pleased that a portion of our vision for the competition, which is to give younger players a platform to showcase and hone their skills in golf games, is already becoming a reality, and so we shall definitely not relent in our push for the improvement of this great game."
Kuti praised several international corporations for partnering with Golf Shop NG to make the tournament's hosting a huge success, while also praising the Local Organizing Committee for helping to put together a very successful and thrilling golf competition.
According to Golf Shop NG Ltd, a business that sells golf accessories and equipment and is situated at the Elephant Cement Golf Club in Sagamu, the competition is its first attempt at promoting competitive events, with hopes to continue the initiative as part of efforts to grow the sport across the state and beyond.