KARACHI: The Rs1.8 million Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship is set to tee-off at the Defence Authority Country and Golf Club on Friday.

According to officials, some 150 golfers including 85 pros have entered the competition. The first flight tees-off at 7.15pm.

A purse of Rs1.5 million is at stake in the 54-hole Open while the senior pros carries a prize money of Rs0.2 million and junior pros Rs0.1 million.

The 54-hole amateurs will run concurrently.

Besides, other event includes ladies, veterans and master’s.

Country’s top player Shabbir Iqbal is not competing in the event due to other commitments.

Published in Dawn, March 24th, 2017