Abdul Jabbar Faisal
ISLAMABAD (January 16, 2022):-The local golfer, Waheed Balouch has won the title of the 11th Rashid D Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2022 that concluded at Karachi Golf Club on Sunday. Blouch’s score was 278 under par 10 after completing the 72 holes game, as he received Rs. 713, 115 along with glittering trophy.
Defending champion Mohammad Shabbir from capital city Islamabad secured second place and bagged Rs. 453,150 while Mohammad Munir of Rawalpindi was the second runner up and got prize money of Rs. 267,120. Additionally, appearance money of Rs.500,000 was equally distributed among Mohammad Munir, Minhaj Maqsood Warraich, Ahmed Baig, Matloob Ahmed and Mohammad Shabbir.
Out of 27 golfers in Senior Professionals category, Mohammad Akram of Lahore Gymkhana was ahead on final day and was paid Rs. 152,483. Asghar Ali and Tahir Nasim of Gymkhana were joint runner ups. They were paid award Rs. 84,710 each. In addition, appearance of money Rs. 150,000 was equally distributed between Mohammad Akram, Irfan Mehmood and Naseer Khan.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed the prizes among the top men. He also appreciated the role of Bank Al Habib in promotion of Golf. Admiral Niazi applauded role of Karachi Golf Club management in maintaining such a beautiful and professional Golf Club in Karachi. Admiral further said, “This year Pakistan Navy will host Asian Tour Golf Championship in Karachi.”
Bank Al Habib’s Chairman Abbas D Habib congratulated winners and encouraged participants on the tournament. He said Bank Al Habib’s support to golfers of Pakistan will continue.
