LAHORE, Sept 26: In first of six tournaments of the Mena Middle East and North Africa Golf Tour (men) which concluded at the Dubai Creek Golf Club on Wednesday, Pakistan’s M Munir secured third position in a competition including 123 international professionals.

According to a spokesman for the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), M Munir played consistent golf during the three rounds and appeared as a player of significant ability, demonstrating remarkable accuracy in his hitting.

The scores of 70, 69 and 69 and an aggregate of 208, five under par earned him honours and some lucrative prize money.

Ahead of M Munir was Zanc Scotland of England, who won the first segment with three days scores of 65, 70 and 70 and an aggregate of 205, eight under par.

The Scottish’s slot went to Stephen Dodd of Wales with scores of 70, 69 and 69 and a total of 207, six under par for three days.

Out of other five Pakistanis participating in the Mena Golf Tour Aadil Jehangir played steady golf, but without touching the under par scoring excellence

“I played well from the tee to the green, but some good putts refused to go in throughout the three rounds. However, I look forward to performing better in the remaining five tournaments”.

Shafiq Masih and Talib Hussin had the consolation of making the cut, an essential that did not come Matloob and Daanyal Jehangir’s way.

The Mena Tour is an initiative of the Shaikh Maktoum Foundation with support from the Arab Golf Federation and the Royal and Saint Andrews and the tour is aimed at opening windows of opportunity for Mena golf professionals along with international players.—Sports Reporter