Pakistan won the JR Jayawardene Golf Trophy in the 59th National Amateur Golf 2020 at the Islamabad Golf Course on Friday.
After the first round was lost to rain on Thursday and the championship had to be reduced to three rounds from four rounds of competitive golfing, the first round brought refreshing news for Pakistan as the two-member Pakistani golf team comprising of Taimoor Khan and Zohaib Asif prevailed over the two-member Sri Lankan team consisting of Punith De Silva and Udesh Perera.
Score wise Taimoor Khan had a round of gross 73 while Zohaib Asif came up with a round of 75 giving the Pakistani team an aggregate score of 148 as against the Sri Lankan team score of aggregate 156. The margin of victory for Pakistan was eight strokes.

The National Amateur Golf Championship 2020 teed off at the Islamabad Club Golf Course with leading amateur golfers from across Pakistan competing for national honours.
The championship attracted strong participation and was conducted under the rules and regulations of the Pakistan Golf Federation.

Pakistan retained its dominance in amateur golf with outstanding performances by top-ranked amateur golfers during the national championship.
The event highlighted the depth of golfing talent available in the country.

Pakistan’s Junior Golf Team delivered an impressive performance in an international junior golf event held in Sri Lanka, competing against strong regional opposition.
The young golfers displayed confidence and technical skill throughout the championship.

The National Junior Golf Championship concluded successfully with junior golfers from all regions showcasing their abilities.
The championship served as an important platform for identifying future national talent.

Pakistan Golf Federation announced the National Amateur Golf Calendar outlining ranking events and major championships for the season.
Players were advised to follow eligibility and entry procedures carefully.