KARACHI: Qasim Ali Khan fired one-over 73 in the second round of the Sindh Amateur Golf Championship on Saturday to take a two-shot lead with the last 18 holes to play.

The one-handicapper shot two birdies as he moved to four-over 148 overall at the top of the leaderboard, ahead of Arsalan S. Khan (75) and Saad Habib before Sunday’s final round in the 0-6 handicap contest.

Abdul Moiz posted the day’s best score of 72 and is tied at 151 with Omar Shikoh Khan (74). Overnight leader Abdullah Ansar returned a disappointing card of 80 and is two shots further adrift alongside Rao M. Haris (76).

In the contest for 7-12 handicappers, Cdre Abdur Rehman (82) is tied for the lead with Saad Rana (77) at 157. Nasrullah Sheikh (78) is two shots adrift of the leaders.

Published in Dawn, October 30th, 2022

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