KARACHI: Lahore’s Rimsha Ijaz was within striking distance of winning the top honours in the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) Invitational Ladies Golf Championship here on Saturday when she took a substantial five-shot lead on the penultimate day of the event.

After carding 78 on the opening day of the 54-hole championship, Rimsha fired an even more impressive round of 75 to take the pole position on the leader-board. She has an aggregate of 153 and is perfectly placed to win the title on Sunday.

Placed in second spot is Karachi’s young national champion Humna Amjad, who bounced back after a forgettable opening round of 84 to card the best score of the second round — a superb 74. Humna has an aggregate of 158 and is the only player in the pack with a realistic chance of overcoming Rimsha on the final day.

In third place is Karachi’s Aania Farooq, who scored 83 for an aggregate of 165. Suneyah Osama carded 82 to take the fourth place.

Leading players from all over the country are taking part in the championship. A total of 50 ladies and girls are featuring in the prestigious three-day event.

Published in Dawn, December 27th, 2020