2nd Defence Raya Pro Golf 2023: Shabbir Ahmed Wins With Class

The 2nd Defence Raya Open Golf Championship came to a booming conclusion with Shabbir Ahmed winning one of Pakistan Golf circuits biggest prized title.

Played at Defence Raya Golf and Country Club Golf Course, this four day event had participation of the top 100 eligible golf professionals, besides 30 selected senior professionals and 15 junior professionals.

Final (4th Round) Overview

And at the start of the final All through the eighteen holes and when the final 18 holes ended, M. Alam and Shabbir Iqbal were level.

And as per rules Alam and Shabbir went into a sudden death play off on the 18th hole. That is when Shabbir showed his might and his approach shot to the green landed four feet from the hole while Alam’s approach shot skidded off the green, about seven feet away.

His return chip was perfect but while Alam ended with a par Shabbir scored a birdie to keep his invincibility live and kicking.round on Sunday, the fourth day of the encounter, Shabbir Iqbal (Margalla Greens) had a one stroke advantage over his talented adversary M. Alam of Lahore Garrison Greens Golf Club and a two stroke edge over the dynamic Ahmed Baig (Royal Palm).

As the flow of championship progressed in the course of the round on Sunday, the battle between Shabbir Iqbal, M. Alam and Ahmed Baig assumed gritty dimensions. Every shot was played with precision and the exactness of golfing skills application was commendable indeed.

Over the decades Shabbir has won many championships in this manner by showing calibre and greatness in the closing holes. And here again, that greatness showed itself.

The 2nd Defence Raya Open Golf Championship completed its 3rd round with the Herculean golf professional, Shabbir Iqbal taking over the top position on the leader board.

For the first two rounds, Muhammed Alam of Lahore Garrison had managed to stay on the top. On the third day, Shabbir played a round of gross 68, built up his aggregate to 204, twelve under par for three rounds, and fortified his position as the leader.

Some might grade this as a twist of fate, but then all credit to Shabbir for managing this twist and taking over. That is how he competes and leaves his adversaries aghast.