The 'Legends Classic Golf' event, which is now a regular feature between golf players from Karachi and players of Lahore will tee off on Friday (today) at the par 72, Royal Palm Golf and Country Club Golf Course. The contest to be fought out over three days will pitch 34 amateur golf players belonging to Lahore against 34 amateurs from Karachi. First round of the competition will be held at the demanding and challenging Royal Palm Golf Course on Friday and subsequent two rounds will be held at Defence Raya Golf Course on Saturday and Sunday.
Format of this classic is scrambles match play on the first day , four ball match play on the second day and singles match play on the final third day. A total of 32 points are at stake and the team acquiring 16.5 points or more will be the title winner. The golfing stars from Karachi are certainly excited and looking chivalrous indeed. They acknowledge that the weather in Lahore is superb and the golf course environment just perfect. During the competition three rounds they have to remain focused and apply their golfing skills in a way that they can overawe the host team players of Lahore. Their Captain Imran Habib said that the team members only have to play well and ensure that their performances bring honours to the team. And there is no reason for them not to perform well as conditions are perfect. Through a steady effort the Karachi skilled golfers can cast a spell of great golfing on this visit to Lahore.
In the same vein the Captain of Lahore Team Haroon Arshed stated that this interaction with the golf players from Karachi will substantially enhance the bondage between players from Karachi and players of Lahore. Regarding the competition, he said, although, we are hosts and have to lay the red carpet for our guests, the competition itself will be sharp edged and deeds of excellence will flow from the combined efforts of Lahore players.
The Captain of Royal Palm Golf Club, Lieutenant General Tariq Rai (Retd) said that all participants are worthy and gifted and will be enjoying the Royal Palm Golf Course conditions and hoped that guests from Karachi will have exceptional rounds of golf.
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