The 11th JA Zaman Memorial Open Golf Championship 2025 concluded on Friday at the Lahore Gymkhana Golf Course, offering a rich display of talent, reported 24News HD TV channel.
In the Ladies Amateur Division, Parkha Ijaz secured the top gross title with a cumulative score of 234.
Parkha’s brilliance was especially evident in the second round, where she carded exceptional scores of 71 and 70.
Trailing her were Bushra Fatima with 239 and Aania Farooq Syed with 247, finishing second and third in the gross category, respectively.
In the net category, Saqiba Batool emerged as the winner with a net score of 230, capitalized on her 17-handicap and smart course strategy to take top honors.
Aleesa Rashid (262) and Ana James Gill (238) followed close behind, their performances marked by admirable determination and focus.
The men’s professional segment of the championship, heavily affected by rain-induced delays, still delivered spectacular golf.
Muhammad Shabbir led the charge with a phenomenal 65, a four-stroke improvement over his already strong opening round of 69.
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Notable comebacks were made by Talib Hussain and Asif Ali, both of whom bounced back from lackluster first rounds to shoot impressive 67s.
Their nine-stroke turnarounds reflected strategic adjustments and mental fortitude. Muhammad Minhaj also shone with a 68, lifting him to second place overall.
However, others like Kamran Shafiq (74 from 70) and Muhammad Zubair (73 from 70) slipped under the mounting pressure, their inconsistencies laid bare by the demanding conditions.
Statistically, six of the top ten golfers improved in Round 2, with the average score among them dropping from 71.8 to 70.7. In contrast, the overall field average increased by 1.5 strokes, highlighting how adaptability defined the upper echelon.
The organizers commended the sportsmanship of the players and the diligence of tournament staff.
Chief Referee Munazza Shaheen was particularly lauded for her fair enforcement of the rules, especially in rain-affected zones, ensuring the competition’s integrity remained intact throughout.
