Qasim claims Punjab Amateur Golf title

LAHORE: 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 on Sunday.

Qasim 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, with a total of 180.

Amateur net category results: First: Muhammad Jamshed (Dera Ismail Khan Golf Course); Second: Group Captain Atif Hussain (PAF Skyview Golf Club); Third: Ameer Haider Khawaja (Sialkot).

Winners of other categories: Boys: 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), Group Captain Usman Ahmed (2nd), Col Farhat Kayani (3rd).