Picture: Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Match
The fifteenth Rashid D. Habib Memorial Nationwide Professionals Golf Match concluded at present at Karachi Golf Membership, marking 4 days of remarkable competitors, sportsmanship, and nationwide delight.
Held from January 29 to February 1, 2026, the match introduced collectively Pakistan’s best {golfing} expertise throughout skilled, senior, junior, girl, and caddie classes.
Ahmad Baig emerged as the general champion with a shocking rating of 276 gross (12 underneath par), securing the highest prize of Rs. 1,203,913. His remaining spherical on February 1 was a masterclass in consistency and management, carding a 68 with birdies on holes 4, 8, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17.
This victory marks his third consecutive win on the Rashid D. Habib Memorial, cementing his standing as considered one of Pakistan’s most dominant {golfing} abilities. The runner-up group—M. Zubair, M. Shabbir, M. Ashfaq AGGI, and Hamza T. Amin—completed at 281 gross (7 underneath par), every receiving Rs. 498,947.
Two spectacular Gap-in-One achievements added unforgettable moments to the match. On January 26, 2026, throughout the opening day of the twenty fifth Rashid D. Habib Memorial Golf Match for KGC Professionals and Caddies, caddy Muhammad Akram struck perfection on Yellow Gap 16 (Par 3), claiming a brand-new Suzuki Alto Computerized.
On February 1, 2026, skilled Zubair Hussain delivered one other Gap-in-One on Crimson Gap 7, securing a Toyota Altis—his second such triumph within the Rashid D. Habib Memorial Nationwide Skilled Golf Match.
Within the senior professionals class, Muhammad Nazir clinched the title with 136 gross (8 underneath par), incomes Rs. 301,200, whereas Afsar Ali adopted carefully with 138 gross. Amongst junior professionals, Muhammad Kashif led with 146 gross (2 over par), profitable Rs. 272,080.
Woman professionals additionally delivered commendable performances, with Humna Amjad triumphing at 158 gross (14 over par), securing Rs. 187,020. The KGC Professionals division noticed Shahzad Mushtaq submit 151 gross (7 over par) to take dwelling Rs. 199,793. Within the KGC Senior Professionals class, Ghani Khan received with 78 gross (6 over par), whereas Abdul Waheed and Taj Nabi shared runner-up honors. Amongst KGC Caddies, Kamran Zahoor emerged victorious with 154 gross (8 over par), adopted by Nabeel Khan.
The Professional-Am occasion featured 30 professionals, every receiving Rs. 25,000 for participation. The Winner Workforce, led by Muhammad Shabbir, scored 49.3 internet and earned Rs. 50,000. Runner-Up Wisal Khan’s staff additionally posted 49.3 internet, receiving Rs. 30,000. Tallat Ejaz’s staff positioned third with 50.0 internet and was awarded Rs. 20,000.
Look cash was awarded to excellent performers throughout three distinct classes, honoring each expertise and rising expertise. Within the Skilled class, PKR 1,000,000 have been equally distributed amongst Ahmad Baig, Muhammad Shabbir, Matloob Ahmed, Muhammad Alam and Muhammad Minhaj Maqsood. The Senior Professionals acknowledged have been Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Akram, and Nisar Hussain and paid PKR 75,000 every.
Within the Junior Professionals class, the rising stars have been Muhammad Sahil, Shahbaz Ali, and Rehan Babar who have been paid PKR 50,000 every.
Vice Admiral Muhammad Faisal Abbasi HI(M), Commander Karachi, Pakistan Navy graced the closing ceremony as Chief Visitor and introduced awards to the winners. Talking on the ceremony, Chairman Financial institution AL Habib, Mr. Abbas D. Habib, expressed his appreciation for the gamers, organizers, and supporters. “It’s an honor to host this match in reminiscence of Rashid D. Habib, whose legacy evokes excellence and unity,” he mentioned. “We welcome gamers from throughout the nation and prolong our gratitude to the Karachi Golf Membership Managing Committee, the match staff, the Financial institution AL Habib staff, and each employee for his or her dedication.”
