LAHORE (Abdul Basit): Ahmad Baig continued his remarkable dominance in Pakistan golf by clinching the title of the 15th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professionals Golf Tournament, which concluded at the Karachi Golf Club on Sunday.
Baig finished at an impressive 276 gross (12-under-par), sealing his third consecutive victory in the prestigious event and pocketing the winner’s prize of Rs1.2 million. His final-round 68, featuring seven birdies, highlighted his composure and consistency under pressure.
A four-man group comprising M. Zubair, M. Shabbir, M. Ashfaq AGGI, and Hamza T. Amin shared the runner-up position at 281 gross. The four-day championship featured Pakistan’s leading professionals across multiple categories. In senior professionals, M Nazir claimed the title, while M Kashif topped the junior professionals’ division. Humna Amjad emerged victorious among lady professionals.
The tournament also witnessed two memorable hole-in-one moments, adding excitement to the event. The closing ceremony was graced by Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi, while Bank AL Habib Chairman Abbas D. Habib praised the players and organisers for upholding the legacy of Rashid D. Habib.
“It is an honor to host this tournament in memory of Rashid D. Habib, whose legacy inspires excellence and unity,” he said and added: “We welcome players from across the country and extend our gratitude to the Karachi Golf Club Managing Committee, the tournament team, the Bank AL Habib team, and every worker for their dedication.”
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