The 28th Millat Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament concluded on Sunday at the Lahore Gymkhana Golf Course after three rounds of rightfully competitive golfing, bringing prestige, glory and a glittering trophy to Maj Asad Zia of Gujranwala Golf Club. Asad oversame the challenge from established ones like Salman Jehangir, Mohsin Anwer, Dr Haider Malli and Waleed Zubair. During the final round Asad avoided flashy hitting, never got overawed by the occasion and played each shot on merit, never trying to play beyond his ability. The approach appeared defensive but paid off in the end bringing him glory oriented dividends. Asad had net rounds of 68, 74 and 71 and a three rounds aggregate of net 213. For Asad this was an occasion of immense joy and cheer and brought him a pat from Sikandar Mustafa Khan of Millat Group who said, “I am glad that a new face has emerged on the amateur golf scene and I wish him more accomplishments in the arena of golf”.
Others who secured good positions are, Mohsin Anwer, 2nd net and Dr Haider Malhi, 3rd net. In the gross section the winner gross is Mohammed Rehman (Royal Palm), Salman Jehangir (Gymkhana), runner up gross and Ahmad Zafar Hayat (Rawalpindi), 3rd gross. Best rounds went to Sardar Murad Khan, Maj Khushal Khan, Saleem Raza in the gross section and Waleed Zubair, Taimur Shabbir and Tariq Mehmood.
Amongst the ladies Nushmiya Sukhera showed her talent and visible is her ability to become a golf champion of calibre. Of course studies stand between her and golf heroics but even if she devotes a few hours at least twice a week the results will emerge and the country can feel proud. Other position holders in ladies section are Mrs Asma Shami and Kara Alam. The net section winners are Noori Zaman, Tehmina Rashid and Naureen Malik. At the conclusion of the championship, Sardar Latif Khan Khosa awarded prizes to the winners in a grand ceremony attended by Sikandar Mustafa Khan, Mian Misbahurrehman, Ziaurrehman, Khawaja Imran Zubair, Amir Mehmood and a large number of golfers.
maj asad is my father and i ma very proud of him. he has been playing golf for 8 years by now. wish him more achievements in his life
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