A three-day Seventh CNS Amateur Golf Championship 2017 will get underway under the auspices of Pakistan Navy from Friday (today) here at the Lahore Garrison Golf and Country Club. The event represents a continuity of effort and devotion by Pakistan Navy to the cause of promoting Golf in the country. This championship has now acquired the status of a premier event and is eagerly sought after by champions of our golf arena, as well as other upcoming and talented golfers who seek elevation of their ranking in the national golf circuit of Pakistan.
Commodore Dr S. M. Shahzad SI (M) Station Commander (Navy) Lahore is the organizer and Patron of Golf championship at Lahore. He was extremely delighted that this event has become an essential part of the National Golf events since its inception 6 years back in 2011.
According to him, in this event, the golf players seek participation, joy and glory. They will come forward and demonstrate their playing skill and ability in the premier activity. In last 6 years, apart from one of the highest participation of golfers in all categories, they have performed exceptionally well and have produced great scores, which is indeed very encouraging. He added that through continuity, this championship has attained an admirable status and is regarded as eminent championship of the national golf calendar.
He acknowledged the services of Lahore Garrison Golf and country club management and staff for providing full support in organizing the event and have prepared the Golf Course in a way that, participants will be much more comfortable. He said that, fairways are in great shape and accurate hitting will be a pleasure for the participants.
Eligibility criteria for the main event for amateurs will be contested over three rounds with 18 holes to be played each day, making it a total of 54 holes. Winner in this category will be awarded the title and the trophy and the victorious one will be the competitor with the best gross score.
The seniors will compete over a total of 18 holes with 9 holes to be played on 10th November and 9th holes on 11th November. Those eligible to participate must be above 55 years and have a handicap of 14 and below. Ladies contest will be over 18 holes on 11th November and criteria for handicap is 30 and below. The participating ladies are much more spirited about the Championship and are eager to display their skills. Last but not the least category is of juniors which will be played over 09 holes on 11th November. But then there are some very determined ones who have all the urge to appear as the challengers.
Pakistan Navy has provided a splendid occasion to the golf champions of the country. The management of Lahore Garrison Golf & Country Club and all sponsors have ensured their all out support to the team of Station Headquarter Pakistan Navy in organizing this Mega event. There are many more sponsors in line to extend their support for making the event successful.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood Abbasi NI (M) is a sports lover and particularly keen towards golf tournaments and he whole-heartedly subscribes to the holding of this national golf event and wishes the best to all participants.