Pakistani golfer shines in MENA Tour Sheikh Maktoum Open Golf Championship
LAHORE: Pakistan’s promising golfer, Aadil Jehangir played solid golf during the second round of the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour Sheikh Maktoum Open Golf Championship, at the Al Badia Golf Club, Dubai to stay in contention and provided ample sparkle, lighting up this championship through consistency and some power hitting.
With a first days excellence oriented score of four under par 68 in his bag,Aadil followed it up with, almost, an equally superb round on the second day,said the information received here on Tuesday.
His 69 of the second round when added to his 68 of the opening round gives him an impressive aggregate of seven under par 137, three shots behind the leader Peter Richardson of Great Britain and two shots behind Dale Marminon of USA.
By virtue of this he will be playing in leader flite on the final day in the glare of tv cameras and watched by the international media present there, certainly improving his country’s image.
Communicating over the phone Aadil said that the competition is fearsome and it is easy to succumb to the pressure of international players playing so well, but there is considerable momentum in my game and hopes to keep the Pakistani Flag flying proudly.
Another golf professional from Pakistan who has elevated his position on the second day is Shafiq Masih. At the end of the first round he was placed 16th with a card of one under par 71,but then the second day brought the best out of the upcoming champion. Through regulation pars and three birdies his round of 69 propels him from 16th to fourth position on the leader board.
As for Shahid Javed Khan of Royal Palm, he was dropped from second slot to 8th. He demonstrated a higher level of golf, but sadly missed out chances with lack of concentration. He created many birdie opportunities but could not convert them because the putts either lipped the hole or stopped at the edge.
Matloob Ahmed, another golf professional of the country is placed 34th with rounds of 71 and 75.
Top Positions
Peter Richardson (Great Britain) 66+68=134
Dale Marminon (USA) 68+68=136
Aadil Jehangir (Pakistan) 68+69=137
Shafiq Masih (Pakistan) 71+69=140
Lindsay Reynolds (Canada) 70+70=140
Ross Canavan (UK) 72+68=140
Brian Njoroge (Kenya) 69+71=140
Aadil Jehangir
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