The 17th Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Cup, hosted by Serena Hotels, wrapped up at the Margalla Greens Golf Club in Islamabad on Saturday, bringing an exhilarating four-day golfing spectacle to a grand conclusion. Held from October 31 to November 3, this prestigious tournament attracted Pakistan’s finest amateur golfers, putting their skills to the test and reinforcing the spirit of camaraderie and competitive sportsmanship.
The event’s closing ceremony was graced by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who attended as the chief guest. His presence highlighted the Navy’s commitment to supporting sports and encouraging excellence in amateur golf in Pakistan. Also present at the ceremony were Lt Gen Qazi Muhammad Ikram Ahmed, President of the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), and Aziz Bolani, CEO of Serena Hotels, adding further prestige to the occasion.
In his address, Lt Gen Qazi Muhammad Ikram Ahmed acknowledged the collaborative efforts of Margalla Greens Golf Club and Serena Hotels in successfully organizing the championship. He noted, “This tournament not only brings out the best in our golfers but also strengthens the camaraderie and competitive spirit in amateur golf,” emphasizing the tournament’s role in nurturing young golfing talent.
Celebrating Skill: Prize Winners of the CNS Amateur Golf Cup
The tournament celebrated the best performances across various categories, with winners recognized for their exceptional skills in net and gross categories.
Subsidiary Prizes
- Longest Drive: Humna Amjad (Rumanza) – 206 yards
- Closest to Pin: Zhao Xiao Lan (Margalla) – 18 feet
- Longest Drive: M. Hassan Shahid (Rawalpindi) – 272 yards
- Closest to Pin: M. Mahad Khan (PAFI) – 2 ft 9 in
- Longest Drive: Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi (MGGC) – 271 yards
- Closest to Pin: Brig Shuaib Kiani (RGC) – 3 ft 10 in
- Longest Drive: Mr. Hassan Abbasi (RGC) – 294 yards
- Closest to Pin: Noman Asghar (GYM) – 6 ft
Junior Boys
- 3rd Net: Master Hassan Shahid (Rawalpindi GC) – 3 under par
- Runners Up Net: Master Muhammad Tauseef (Rawalpindi GC) – 6 under par
- Net Winner: Master Muhammad Abbas (Sona GC) – 12 under par
Senior Amateur (Men)
- 3rd Net: Brig Muhammad Aslam (RGC) – 1 under par
- Runners Up Net: Brig Hamid Ali Bashir (RGC) – 2 under par
- Net Winner: Maj Shuaib Ud Din (RGC) – 2 under par
Amateur Ladies
- 3rd Net: Zeenat Ayesha (ICGC) – 3 over par
- Runners Up Net: Hajra Ajmal (RGC) – 1 under par
- Net Winner: Zhao Xiao Lan (MGGC) – 7 under par
Amateur Men (Handicap 5 – 9)
- 3rd Net: Cdr Muhammad Naeem Mirza (MGGC) – 2 under par
- Runners Up Net: Col Ali Uzair (RGC) – 3 under par
- Net Winner: Hassan Abbasi (RGC) – 7 under par
Amateur Men (Handicap 4.4 & Below)
- 3rd Net: Khalid Mehmood (RGC) – 1 under par
- Runners Up Net: Cdre Shahid Masood (MGGC) – 4 under par
- Net Winner: Muhammad Irtaza Hussain (MGGC) – 11 under par
Gross Prizes
Junior Boys
- 3rd Gross: Master Abdullah Ansar Raja (KGC) – 5 over par
- Runners Up Gross: Mahad Khan II (PAF I) – 5 over par
- Gross Winner: Abdullah Khan (RGC) – Even par
Senior Amateur (Men)
- 3rd Gross: Brig M. Masood Qureshi (RGC) – 13 over par
- Runners Up Gross: Brig Mohsin Farooq Malik (RGC) – 13 over par
- Gross Winner: Capt Alam Afzal PN (MGGC) – 5 over par
Amateur Ladies
- 3rd Gross: Anna James Gill (Royal Palm) – 24 over par
- Runners Up Gross: Ami Quin (Garden) – 17 over par
- Gross Winner: Humna Amjad (Rumanza) – 8 over par
Amateur Men (Handicap 5 – 9)
- 3rd Gross: Muhammad Yasir Khokhar (PAFI) – 15 over par
- Runners Up Gross: Bilal Tariq Khan (MGGC) – 13 over par
- Gross Winner: Rashid Riaz Malik (ICGC) – 5 over par
Amateur Men (Handicap 4.4 & Below)
- 3rd Gross: Umer Farooq (MGGC) – 6 over par
- Runners Up Gross: Inam Ul Haq Malik (Garden) – 5 over par
- Champion: Ahmad Zafar Hayat (MGGC) – 7 under par
Fostering Excellence in Pakistani Golf
The Serena Hotels 17th CNS Amateur Golf Cup not only honored golfing skills but also embodied the spirit of Pakistan’s growing passion for amateur sports. The partnership between Serena Hotels, Margalla Greens Golf Club, and the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) has consistently provided a platform for emerging golfers to hone their talents.
In a statement, the Pakistan Golf Federation congratulated all participants and winners, extending heartfelt thanks to Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Serena Hotels, and Margalla Greens Golf Club for their dedication to promoting golf across the nation.
This prestigious tournament serves as a testament to the federation’s dedication to fostering the next generation of golfers in Pakistan, while continuing to elevate the standard of amateur golf.
