Sports Bulletin
ISLAMABAD (January 10, 2022):-The 11th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament will tee off on January 13, 2022 (Thursday) at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC) under the banner of Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) that sponsored by Bank AL Habib.
According to an official, Rashid Habib Memorial Golf Tournament is one of the most prominent golf events in PGF's calendar. More than hundred top golfers will compete in the Professionals category for the coveted trophy. This year, Pakistan’s top golfer Mohammad Shabbir will defend his title.
Prior to this event, a two-day match for local KGC Professionals, Senior Professionals and KGC Caddies, the 21st edition of Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Tournament, will be played on 11th and 12th January, with the aim to support and develop professional golf at KGC.
Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf has one of the highest prize money of Rs. 8.0 Million. The prize money also includes Appearance Money to be distributed amongst the top 5 Professionals and top 3 Senior Professionals, as per PGF current ranking. In addition, a brand new Toyota Corolla and a Suzuki Alto will also be awarded to the first player who achieves a hole-in-one in national and local categories respectively.
Chief of Naval Staff would grace the occasion as a chief guest. The tournament will conclude on 16th January, followed by the prize distribution ceremony. COVID-19 SOPs will be strictly followed during the event.
