LAHORE, Oct 20: Imdad Hussain (Railways) played a superb final round of eight-under-64 to win the All-Pakistan Open Garrison Golf Championship professional event at Lahore Garrison course Sunday.

Imdad, who was struggling in fourth place before start of play Sunday, took the winner’s prize of Rs 32,000 along with the trophy.

Mohammad Akram, the overnight leader, finished fourth after a poor card of eight-over-80 on the final day.

Imdad birdied at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 11th, 12th, 15th and 16th holes. However, Imdad failed by one shot to equal  the course record of 63, set by Akhtar Ali nearly three years ago.

Shabbir Iqbal of Islamabad finished second at seven-under-209 after posting a card of par-72 on the final day. He did the first nine hole one-under-35 and the back nine at two-over-37.

At five-under-211, Abbas Ali and Mohammad Tariq finished third jointly.

In the amateur, section, Sardar Murad Khan with 11-over-227 won the trophy. Murad who was the joint leader with Javed A.  Khan on he penultimate day, played the final round of five- over-77.

Two strokes away, Murad got the second position. He produced the final card of seven-over-79.

Adil Jehangir with a score of 233 finished third.

In the net event, Shahid Imtiaz maintained his top position with the net total of 206 and won the event. Brig Anwarullah with 208 and Major Mohammad Nisar with 210  secured the second and third position respectively.

Leading final round scores:

Professionals:

204 — Imdad Hussain 72, 68, 64.

209 — Shabbir Iqbal 66, 71, 72.

211 — Abbas Ali (Wapda) 67, 72, 72; Mohammad Tariq 73, 67, 71.

212 — Matloob Ahmed 71, 74, 67; Manzoor Ahmed 74, 71, 67; Irfan Mahmood 68, 73, 71.

Amateurs (Gross):

227 — Sardar Murad Khan 76, 74, 77.

229 — Javed A. Khan 76, 74, 79.

233 — Adil Jehangir 80, 80, 73.

Amateurs (Net):

206 — Shahid Imtiaz.

208 — Anwar-ul-Haq 69, 71, 68.

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...