Ahmed Baig and Muhammad Zubair dominated the leaderboard by carding an impressive 65 (-7) in the first round of the Bank AL-Habib 14th Rashid D. Habib Golf Tournament which commenced at Karachi Golf Club on Thursday.
Both Ahmed and Zubair’s stellar performances were marked by precise driving and superb putting, making them the players to watch in the coming rounds.
Close on their heels, Muhammad 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 favouring 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, Muhammad Sajjad, Muhammad 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).