Sports Bulletin Report
KARACHI: The Engro, 12th SGA President Championship 2022 will tee-off on Friday (December 23) at Defence Authority Golf Club under the banner of Sindh Golf Association (SGA), as top golfers will fight for top honour during the three-day national fixture.
Mohsin Farooq from Rawalpindi will defend his title, as he won the title in 2021 with carded a score of 135 which is 9 under par and took the trophy with him. Among other prominent golfers in various categories are Omar Khalid, Omar Shikoh Khan, and Saim Shazli who have practiced hard and improved their skills.
Categories in the Cup include Amateurs (0 -14), Senior Amateurs (0 – 14), Veterans (70 – 74 years of age) & Super Veterans (75 and above), Ladies (0 – 36) & the Juniors (under 14). The 0 – 5 handicap Ladies will be competing with Amateurs and shall play three days of golf.
The 54 holes tournament will be played for three days, following the rules and regulations of Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF). Final round will be played on Sunday 25th December and will decide the Winner for this year. The greens at DHA Golf Club are in best shape and Karachi’s weather is suitable for the play.
President SGA Khurram Khan said:
“Tournaments by Sindh Golf Association are promoting and developing Golf in Sindh and encouraging the talented golfers. SGA welcomes all participants joining us from different areas of Pakistan in this championship.”
“Golf is the only outdoor game with no age restriction. We have Golfers from under 14 years of age till those who have seen more than 80 winters in their life. Golf is becoming increasingly popular with both female and male youth of our country. Our Golf Clubs have been proved as a virtuous training ground for finest golfers in our country as now our players are seen competing at international golf events.”
