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| November 10, 2001 | Saturday | Shaba’an 23, 1422 |
Tariq takes 2-stroke lead
ISLAMABAD, Nov 9: Tariq Mahmood snatched a two-stroke lead on day one of the Federal Amateur Golf Championship at the Islamabad Club course Friday.
Tariq, a Master Chief Petty Officer, carded a three under par 69 with Vaqas Ahmad two strokes behind at one under par 71. After striking a birdie at hole No 1, Tariq could have got an eagle on hole 9. However, he missed doing so by a whisker before getting a birdie.
Tariq, who lost a stroke on hole 8, made amends and birdied on the next hole. A hat-trick of birdies on the final three holes gave him a clear advantage over his closest rival Vaqas.
The championship has attracted 63 amateur golfers. Defending champion Taimur Hasan surprisingly did not turn up on the opening day.
The two-day ladies and seniors’ competitions start Saturday.
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