Ahmed, Zubair take lead in Rashid D. Habib Open Golf Championship

KARACHI: Ahmed Baig and M Zubair dominated the leaderboard on the first day of the 14th Rashid D. Habib National Professional Golf Tournament at Karachi Golf Club on Thursday.

Ahmed Baig and Muhammad Zubair dominated the leaderboard, both carding an impressive 65 (-7), setting the pace for the tournament. Their stellar performances were marked by precise driving and superb putting, making them the players to watch in the coming rounds.

Close on their heels, M Munir posted a solid 67 (-5), followed by Mudassir Iqbal with a 68 (-4), keeping the competition intense. The course played exceptionally well, with ideal weather conditions favoring aggressive play. The par-5 holes proved to be the biggest scoring opportunities, with many players taking advantage to gain strokes on the field.

Notably, Ahmed Baig’s consistency across the front and back nine helped him secure his top spot, while Zubair’s precision on the greens solidified his position. Following closely behind, M Sajjad, M Sharif (PN), and Tallat Ijaz each finished with a score of 69 (-3), positioning themselves within striking distance of the leaders.

With such a tightly contested leaderboard, the next rounds promise to deliver thrilling golf action. Two of the amateurs broke 80 namely Sadiq Habib (77) and Arsalan Shikoh Khan (78).

“This championship always brings out the best in the players, and today was no exception,” said tournament director Commodore Zafar and the chief referee Col Zahid. “The competition is heating up, and we anticipate an exciting battle over the next three days.”