KARACHI: Leading golfer Shabbir Iqbal proved unchallenged victor in the 38th CAS Open Golf Championship when he made history by carding 16 under 272 to clinch the title, says a press release.
The ace golfer started his fourth round’s play with 14 under at the tranquil Airmen Golf Course, PAF Base Korangi Creek, Karachi.
The bogey on the second hole could not dent his composure on a pleasant sunny day as he scored three birdies, making his total 16 under 272. This awe inspiring play gave him an unassailable lead of 12 strokes over his nearest contender, Muhammad Munir who finished second with 4 under par 284. Muhammad Ashfaq and Hamza Amin Shared the third spot with 1 under 287.
The prize distribution ceremony of the biggest prize money event in the country was also held.
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Aasim Zaheer graced the occasion as chief guest. He distributed prizes and trophies among the winners of various categories.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest lauded the management committee and officials of Airmen Golf Course for making this event a huge success.
Shabbir Iqbal was awarded the coveted trophy for winning the professionals category.
Meanwhile, in senior professionals category, Muhammad Akram won the title with gross score of 143 (01 under par), leaving behind Imdad Hussain, who secured second position with gross score of 145 (01 over par).
The junior professionals title was clinched by Syed Bilal, who scored 150 (06 over par), while Bilal Khan got the second position with gross score of 151 (07 over par).
In the Amateur event, Taimoor Khan remained on top in gross category with gross score of 2 under 214. Muhammad Saqib finished second with gross score of 225, while Aashiq Hussain, with gross score of 227 remained third.
Muhammad Sharif was first with net score of 212 in the net category, while Sajid Khan got the second slot with net score of 217. The third place in the net category was won by Arsalan Hussain who carded 219 on the score board.
The first prize of the ladies gross category was won by Aania Farooq with 165 gross, while Daniyah Syed with 181 and Amna Amjad with 197 gross got the 2nd and 3rd prize.
Meanwhile in the ladies net category, Abiha Syed (146 Net) was awarded the first prize, followed by Tabassum Sharif (159 Net) and Sana Tahir Javed (177 Net), who remained 2nd and 3rd respectively. In gross category of AGC Members, Omer Intesar (79 gross) got the first prize, while Abdullah Arif (85 gross) and Sqn Ldr Mansoor (87 gross) got 2nd and 3rd position respectively. Whereas, in the net category of the Club members, Ghulam Murtaza (72 Net) got the first prize, followed by Muhammad Arsalan (75 Net) and Muhammad Javed (76 Net) on 2nd and 3rd.
The chief guest handed over the key of brand new Suzuki Swift to Air Marshal (r) Farhat Hussain for scoring ‘Hole in One’ on the 2nd hole (Par 3) to take home.