The second Chairman Wapda Amateur Golf Tournament is being held under the aegis of Pakistan Wapda Sports Board (WSB) here at Lahore Gymkhana Golf Club from January 23 to 26.

Golfers of affiliated golf clubs with Pakistan Golf Federation are participating in the event. As per format of the tournament, matches will be contested in the categories of amateurs, senior amateurs, ladies, veterans and invitational.

The tournament will be played on 54 holes for amateurs, 36 holes for senior amateurs and ladies, while 9 holes for veterans and invitational categories. Amateurs will have handicap of 12 and below, senior amateurs will have 14 and below while ladies 36 and below.

Wapda Sports Board had earlier organised 1st Chairman WAPDA Amateur Golf Tournament in December 2018.

An official of Wapda told media here Wednesday that the Authority being a leading organization for its pivotal role in development of sports in Pakistan, has been strengthening its sports presence by representation on golfing front of Pakistan as well.

The objective of organizing Chairman Wapda Amateur Golf Tournament is to strengthen relationship of Wapda with leading sports development groups including Pakistan Golf Federation. The event will also help in identifying new talent in the country, he said.

Wapda is the biggest employer of sportspersons in Pakistan, with more than 2400 players and sports officials associated with various units of WAPDA Sports Board across the country.