Pakistan's emerging golf talent delivered impressive performances during the opening round at PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad. 🏆 Junior Boys Cat A Leader Hamza Waheed – 69 (-3) 🏆 Junior Boys Cat B Leader Ahmed Murad Ghumman – 69 (-3) 🏆 Junior Girls Cat A Leader Sara Amin Khan – 75 (+3) Round 1 produced outstanding scoring, with both Junior Boys category leaders finishing three-under par and establishing themselves as early contenders for the championship titles. Top Performers: 🔹 Junior Boys Cat A Hamza Waheed (-3) Mustafa Zubair (+1) Mustafa Asif (+1) Rahim Usman (+1) 🔹 Junior Boys Cat B Ahmed Murad Ghumman (-3) Muhammad Adan Bukhari (-2) Muhammad Daniyal Durrani (-1) 🔹 Junior Girls Cat A Sara Amin Khan (+3) Jasia Tassawar Hussain (+7) Amna Malak (+19) The championship continues to provide a valuable platform for Pakistan's next generation of golfers to compete, develop and prepare for national and international competition. 📍 PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad 📅 18–21 June 2026 #PGF #HazaraJuniorChampionship #JuniorGolf #PakistanGolf #FutureChampions #GolfPakistan #Abbottabad #PiffersGolfClub

An exciting opening round at PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad has set the stage for a thrilling battle as Pakistan's leading professionals and elite amateurs compete together. 🏆 Round 1 Leader Muhammad Sahil (Professional) – 71 (-1) ⭐ Best Amateur Numan Ilyas – 72 (Even Par) A highly competitive leaderboard sees Muhammad Hashmat (112 DHA), Saad Habib Malik, Jamshaid Matloob (WAGR 478) and Waris Ali tied for third place on 73 (+1), while several leading World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) players continue to challenge the professional field. Featured Elite Amateurs: • Numan Ilyas • Saad Habib Malik • Jamshaid Matloob (WAGR 478) • Muhammad Arslan • Ilyas Ahmed • Raja Muhammad Israr (WAGR 355) • Khalid Mehmood The strong amateur presence highlights the depth of talent within Pakistan golf and demonstrates the importance of the PGF Jinnah Development Tour as a pathway for future champions. 📍 PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad 📅 18–21 June 2026 #PGF #JinnahDevelopmentTour #PakistanGolf #GolfPakistan #WAGR #PiffersGolfClub #Abbottabad #FutureChampions

Pakistan Golf Federation is pleased to announce the following upcoming championships on the national calendar. All listed events are recognised as **World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) Events**, providing players with an opportunity to earn valuable WAGR points and strengthen their international ranking. 📍 PGF Jinnah Tour 📅 18–21 June 2026 🏌️ PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad 📍 PGF Hazara Junior Amateur Golf Championship 📅 18–21 June 2026 🏌️ PIFFERS Golf & Country Club, Abbottabad 📍 PGF Islamabad Junior Amateur Golf Championship 📅 02–05 July 2026 🏌️ Islamabad 📍 Sindh Open Golf Championship 📅 09–12 July 2026 🏌️ Defence Authority Country & Golf Club, Karachi ⛳ **All of the above championships are WAGR Events.** Players, clubs and officials are requested to save the dates and prepare for an exciting summer of competitive golf. Tournament regulations, eligibility criteria and registration details will be announced shortly.

The General Body of Federal Golf Association announces that Mr. Faheem Haider, MD / CEO Mari Energies Pvt. Limited, has been elected as President of the Federal Golf Association for the term 2025–2029. Mr. Faheem Haider is also Mari Petroleum Company Limited’s nominated Director on the PIOL Board since July 15, 2021. He possesses a strong understanding of the Exploration & Production (E&P) business from technical, operational, and commercial perspectives. During his international career spanning over 28 years, Mr. Haider has held various technical and leadership roles with renowned international oil and gas companies including: Union Texas Petroleum OMV Pakistan Exploration GmbH Helix RDS Limited, UK BG Group Plc, UK Neptune Energy Group, UK (formerly Engie E&P International) He holds a Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering & Production Management (with Distinction) from Imperial College London, UK, a Postgraduate Diploma from the College of Petroleum Studies, Oxford, UK, and a BSc (Honors) in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Along with the President, the following office bearers have been elected to serve the Association for the same tenure: Office Bearers (2025–2029) • Mr. Faheem Haider — President • AVM Tariq Mehmood Ghazi, SI (M) — Senior Vice President • Mr. Ibrar Khan — Vice President • Brig Sumair Ashraf Sheikh — Honorary Secretary • Mr. Bilal Tariq Khan — Honorary Treasurer • Mr. Syed Amer Gilani — Honorary Joint Secretary The elections were conducted by Mr. Malik Muhammad Kamran, Manager Pakistan Golf Federation, under the supervision of representatives from the Election Commission of Pakistan Sports Board and the Islamabad Olympic Association, ensuring compliance with the applicable sports regulations and governance framework. Pakistan Golf Federation extends its congratulations to the newly elected office bearers and wishes them success in promoting and developing the game of golf in the Federal area.

Pakistan Golf Federation proudly announces that three Pakistani professionals will represent the country at the Nam A Bank Vietnam Masters (Asian Development Tour) scheduled from 17 – 19 March 2026 at Royal Long An Golf & Country Club, Vietnam, with a prize purse of US$100,000. 🏌️ Players Representing Pakistan ⛳ Muhammad Alam Currently ranked 3rd best professional golfer in Pakistan, Muhammad Alam has been one of the most consistent performers on the PGF Professional Circuit. During the 2024–2025 season, he earned PKR 6,284,202 in prize money across multiple championships, highlighted by a victory at the 3rd President PGA Open GC and strong performances in major national events including the COAS Open Golf Championship and Defence Raya Open. He will participate in the Vietnam Masters under the Country Exemption Category. ⛳ Muhammad Minhaj Maqsood Waraich Ranked 4th best professional golfer in Pakistan, Minhaj Maqsood has also delivered an impressive season with total earnings of PKR 5,383,765 on the PGF circuit. His performances include an outstanding victory at the COAS Open Golf Championship, along with several top finishes in national championships. He will also participate under the Country Exemption Category. ⛳ Inam ul Haq Malik Former amateur standout Inam ul Haq Malik, who recently turned professional, has secured his spot in the event through Asian Tour Qualifying School participation and will be making his first professional appearance on the Asian Development Tour. ⛳ Tournament Details 📍 Royal Long An Golf & Country Club – Vietnam 📅 17 – 19 March 2026 💰 Prize Purse: US$100,000 In addition, Pakistan’s leading professional Ahmad Baig is also set to represent the country at the International Series Japan, scheduled from 2 – 5 April 2026. Pakistan Golf Federation wishes all players success as they represent Pakistan on the international stage.

The Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) notes the recent international publication titled “News from Pakistan,” authored by Mr. Abbas Mustafa, USGTF Member, which highlights the evolving landscape of golf development in Pakistan. The article discusses progress in junior golf programs, coaching and fitness education, referee training initiatives, and future infrastructure ambitions that contribute to strengthening the sport nationally. PGF continues to play a central role in regulating, overseeing, and promoting the structured development of golf across its affiliated provincial associations. Through governance compliance, technical education, and competitive platforms, the Federation remains focused on sustainable growth and international representation. Pakistan Golf Federation appreciates initiatives that showcase the country’s golf progress on global platforms and remains committed to advancing standards across all levels of the game. For official information and updates, visit our website: https://www.pgf.com.pk/

The 15th Pakistan Junior Amateur Golf Championship (Faldo Series Trials) concluded at Rumanza Golf & Country Club, Multan, under the auspices of the Pakistan Golf Federation. After a practice round on 5 February 2026, the championship featured a 54-hole stroke play competition from 6–8 February 2026, contested in Junior Boys U-16, Junior Boys U-21, Junior Girls U-16, Junior Girls U-21, and Invitational categories. 🔹 The course was set up to replicate conditions of the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final in Vietnam, providing international-level exposure to our junior golfers. 🏆 Overall Champion 🥇 Saad Habib Malik – 204 (-12) 🥈 Abdul Moez Khan – 205 (-11) 🥉 Shahmeer Majid – 213 (-3) 4️⃣ Zayd Omer Arshad – 219 (+3) 5️⃣ Ahmed Murad Ghumman – 220 (+4) Category Winners 🔹 Boys U-21: Saad Habib Malik 🔹 Boys U-16: Zayd Omer Arshad 🔹 Girls U-21: Jasia Tassawar Hussain 🔹 Girls U-16: Sara Amin Khan 🔹 Invitational: Muhammad Omer Hamid 🌍 Top performers will represent Pakistan internationally, while runners-up were awarded medals and certificates. The championship was conducted by Pakistan Golf Federation, with Mr. Malik Muhammad Kamran (Manager PGF) as Tournament Director. The closing ceremony was graced by Brigadier Kashif, Project Director, as Chief Guest. 👏 Congratulations to all players, parents, coaches, and officials on a successful championship. #PakistanGolfFederation #JuniorGolf #FaldoSeries #PGF #RumanzaGolf #FutureChampions #GolfPakistan

15th Maj Gen Shahid Hamid Memorial Open Golf Championship concluded at Multan Golf Club Cantt, with Matloob Ahmed delivering an outstanding performance to claim the Professional Title against a strong national field. The closing and prize distribution ceremony was graced by Lt Gen Ahsan Gulraiz, HI (M), Commander II Corps, who appreciated the high standard of golf and excellent conduct of the championship. 🥇 Category Winners Professionals (Champion): Matloob Ahmed Senior Professionals: Muhammad Tariq Junior Professionals: Shahbaz Ali Amateurs (Gross): Saad Habib Amateurs (Net): Raja M. Israr Senior Amateurs (Net): Lt Col Ayub Veterans: Aleem Raza Akhtar Subsidiary: Rehman Naseem Invitees: Brig Kashif Naeem Burki A memorable championship honouring Maj Gen Shahid Hamid (Late) and celebrating excellence in golf.