Godwin Okoko Wins First Professional Golf Title in Kenya

Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the President of the Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), congratulated Nigerian professional golfer Godwin Okoko after he won his first professional title at the Rift Valley Championship held at Nakuru Golf Club in Kenya. The 24-year-old Okoko secured the title on Tuesday, finishing with a total score of 209 after an impressive final round where he shot five-under-par 68.

Simon Njogu of Golf Park Golf Club placed second with a score of nine-under-par 210, while the overnight leader, Edwin Mudanyi, came in third with a score of six-under-par 213. Runsewe described Okoko's victory as a significant milestone for Nigerian golf, emphasizing the potential for the country to produce successful professional golfers.

He expressed hope that this achievement would inspire other Nigerian golfers and pledged that the NGF would reward Okoko upon his return to Nigeria. Runsewe also commended Okoko's trainer, Pro Dominic, for his commitment to developing Okoko's skills.