Pakistan Open Golf prize money enhances to US$300,000
Pakistan Times Sports Desk

KARACHI: An enhanced purse of US$300,000 will be at offer in the NBP Pakistan Open Golf Championship scheduled to be held at Karachi Golf Club from January 18 to 21, Secretary, Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) Taimur Hassan said here Monday.

“Last year there was US$200,000 prize money at stake which has been increased by 100,000 to make it more attractive for top golfers”, he said. He said besides 100 golfers from various continents of the world, around 30 Pakistan players will be in the fray.

He said last year’s champion Chris Rodgers from England has confirmed his participation. “Because of raise in the prize money more top golfers been attracted to Pakistan’s mega event,” he said.

He said National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) are the main title sponsors of this competition but declined to disclose the amount of sponsorship money.

Pakistan’s top professional Muhammad Munir secured fourth spot in the championship last year.

PGF Secretary said five Pakistanis will be included in the draw from Asian tour while ten have been excluded to appear in the two day trials to get entry in Pakistan open.

He said top 15 Pakistan golfers from the trials to be conducted on January 12 and 13 will earn the right to play in Pakistan Open.

Taimur Hassan said course, fairways and greens of KGC are in a picturesque shape to hold Pakistan Open. He said the staff at KG are working hard since last three month to make it a memorable spot for the championship.●