Qasim clinches dramatic victory at Punjab Amateur Golf

 Qasim clinches dramatic victory at Punjab Amateur Golf

Prize Winners of Punjab Amateur Golf Championship and Jinnah Development Tour Match with Brig Ayaz Masood of Punjab Golf Association at Lahore Garrison Greens Golf Course.

Asher Butt 

In a thrilling conclusion to the Punjab Amateur Golf Championship 2025, Qasim Ali Khan of Lahore Gymkhana secured the prestigious title at the par-72 Lahore Garrison Greens Golf Course. The three-day tournament, conducted by the Punjab Golf Association under Tournament Director Col Rustam Chatta, showcased Pakistan's top amateur golfing talent.

Khan demonstrated exceptional skill throughout the tournament, opening with an impressive 68 in the first round. Despite a more challenging second round of 74, he maintained his composure in the fog-shortened final day, scoring 34 over nine holes for a winning aggregate of 176.

Muhammad Shoaib of Lahore Gymkhana provided intense competition, finishing just one stroke behind with scores of 73, 69, and 35 for a total of 177. Young talent Saad Habib of DHA secured third place with rounds of 70, 73, and 37, totaling 180.

Amateur Net Category Results:

First Place: Muhammad Jamshed (Dera Ismail Khan Golf Course)

Second Place: Gp Capt Atif Hussain (PAF Skyview Golf Club)

Third Place: Ameer Haider Khawaja (Sialkot)

Additional Category Winners:

Boys Division:

Gross: Wahaj Amjad (1st), Zayd Umer (2nd), Rayan Faraz (3rd)

Net: Qasim Ahmed (1st), Sultan Cheema (2nd), Mashkoor Hussain (3rd)

Veterans Category:

Gross: Javed A. Khan (1st), Gp Capt Usman Ahmed (2nd), Col Farhat Kayani (3rd)

Net: Brig Iftikhar Ahmed (1st), Maj Nisar A. Khan (2nd), Gp Capt Asim Rashid (3rd)

Senior Amateurs:

Gross: Ahmed Zafar Hayat (1st), Umair Butt (2nd), Col Aurangzaib (3rd)

Net: Rashid Akbar (1st), Brig Babar Farooqi (2nd), Abdul Rauf Ali (3rd)

Professional Category:

In the Punjab Jinnah Development Tour Match:

First Place: Tahir Bashir (Pakistan Rangers)

Second Place: Muhammad Saeed (Pakistan Rangers)

Third Place: Tied between Rofin Shamim (Karachi) and Muhammad Saeed (Peshawar)

The championship concluded with an awards ceremony presided over by Brig Ayaz Masood Khan, Secretary of Punjab Golf Association, and Col Rustam Chatta, PGA Treasurer. The event was attended by Maj Amjad Ghafoor, Secretary of Lahore Garrison Greens, Muhammad Zakir, Manager of PGA, along with participating golfers and their families.