More than 300 players from all over Pakistan will participate in 5th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2016
ISLAMABAD – The 5th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2016 will be held from the 8th to 10th of April 2016 at Margalla Greens Golf Club Islamabad, announced Commodore Naseer Ahmad, Patron Pakistan Navy Golf for the North Region while briefing media.
More than 300 players from all over Pakistan will participate in the 10th championship in sequence to be played this year and 5th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup.
The annual championship, which is affiliated with Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), was introduced to promote golf sport and to provide a platform for talented individuals to come forward and make a mark in golf, he said.
Last year more than 300 golfers participated in the tournament and this time greater participation from all around the country is expected. For a healthy competition, it has been decided to give the participation rights to all those golfers who are participating in the main match and having the handicap up to 12 strokes. Some of the salient features of the championship are:
- Main match would be played amongst amateurs over 54 holes during the three days i.e. 18 holes each day from 08-10 April. Amateurs with handicap 12 and below will participate in the match.
- Seniors match would be played over 36 holes on 8th & 9th April, seniors over 55 years and with handicap 18 and below are eligible to take part in the match.
- Junior’s match would be played over 18 holes on 9th April 2016. Junior’s under the age of 16 with handicap 24 and below are eligible.
- Ladies match would be played over 18 holes on 10th April, lady golfers with handicap 30 and below are eligible to participate in the match.
Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup was introduced back in 2007 as Pakistan Navy has always actively pursued the cause of nurturing various sports at a national level, Commodore Naseer said. P. Similarly, Pakistan Navy also encourages players, both, from within the service as well as outside, to take part in sports events and raise the overall spirit of the game.
The effort required to convert this scenic but desolate base of Margalla Hills into this picturesque golf club was a daunting and exhaustive task. However, with arduous efforts of club staff, the place has been converted into one of the best golfing facilities in Islamabad equipped with self-sustainable rain harvesting arrangements.
Commodore Naseer Ahmad expressed hope that all the players will have a splendid experience from such a privilege that they have at hand, by taking part in this championship to the full.
Attractive prizes would be awarded to the participants of all the categories. However, the main trophy will be given to best amateur in net category.
Indus Motors Company has again sponsored the hole in one as this year first winner of hole in one will get a brand new Toyota Venza. Turkish Airline has will award Turkish Airline tickets to destinations of their choice amongst all the destinations served by Turkish Airlines and Europe in business and economy class. Whereas, Coca-Cola, Cutting Edge Communications, Allied Bank, Pizza Hut and Samaa FM 107.4 are also sponsors of the tournament.
Commodore Naseer Ahmad extended his deepest gratitude to all of the sponsors, for sharing the honour of holding one of the finest golf event at the national level.