Golf in Pakistan: Pakistan has the most spectacular golf courses in the whole world
Golf is a sport in which golfers use clubs to hit the golf ball into the holes in the golf course, where as emphasizing on least numbers of attempts in doing so. Though internationally golf has been a famous sport and is enjoying a prominent place in the world of sports, however it is not true in case of Pakistan.
The origin of golf in the world is not clear but if we look particularly in case of Pakistan then it becomes evident that golf has been introduced by British in the sub continent. Golf gained recognition and popularity at that time; however, after partition the game again lost its glory in Pakistan for some time. The game did manage to survive itself from extinction by the efforts of some golfers, who worked really hard for the progress and survival of the sport.
Most of the world will be astonished to know that Pakistan has the most spectacular golf courses in the whole world. The golf courses in Pakistan have hard grasses that are able to withstand harsh temperature, they do not require much watering, and as a result, the ball swings better. The Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) works for the development and promotion of golf in Pakistan. PGF manages the affairs of all the registered golfers in Pakistan.
Pakistan has two kinds of golfers, just like other parts of the world. One play for the pleasure and there are other golfers that play for treasure. There is also another kind of golfers who play as caddies.
Situation of golf in Pakistan:
Most of the sports have been proved as an excellent option for the rise of economical and social status of the players, however unfortunately this is not true in case of golf in Pakistan. Throughout the world, golf has been recognized as having a high prize money structure but it is not the case in Pakistan. It is a common perception in Pakistan that golf is a sport of and for elites only and this is true for the matter of fact, that there are no public golf courses in Pakistan. In addition, the clubs that have golf courses offers private membership, which only the elite class of Pakistan can afford.
Following are few of the main reasons that have played as an obstacle for the promotion of golf in Pakistan:
Lack of qualified golf schools
Golf is usually associated to elites only as it requires money to get membership in private golf courses
The conditions in Pakistan are usually tame from the rest of the world and as a result, they restrict golfers.
However, the numbers of golf courses are increasing in Pakistan with the increase in middle class. Public golf courses are also building and they will give an excellent chance to amateur golfers to practice and improve in golf.
For few Pakistani golfers, golf has been successful in improving their economical and social status. This hold true for the top Pakistani golfer, Mohammad Munir, who caddied at the Islamabad golf club for 10 years.
Another example of such case is Shabbir Iqbal, for whom golf has been an instant source of elevation in the status. He is among those golfers who have been able to make money from playing golf in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s recent achievement in Golf:
Muhamud Shabir and Muhammad Munir are proud Pakistanis, who have been able to make their names in the history of the country by qualifying for the golf world cup last year. It was for the first time ever for Pakistan to qualify in golf world cup.
“I am sure everyone in Pakistan feels very happy about this and they are proud of us. We just want their good wishes and prayers to achieve more in the future”, said Munir.
“Pakistan have played in the cricket World Cup, hockey World Cup and squash World Cup but never before in our history that we`ve been in golf`s World Cup” said a delighted Munir, who plays on the Asian Tour.
Youngest golfer in Pakistan:
Twenty years old, Aleem-ur-Rehman is Pakistan‘s youngest golfer. Aleem-ur-Rehman has appeared as a top and superb player. In addition, he will be the youngest Pakistani golfer to become professional. Now the entire country is looking at the young Aleem with the hope to bring fame and prestige to Pakistan in the field of golf.
However, Pakistan still has to move far in the field of golf, but Pakistanis are hopeful and confident that soon Pakistan will be making huge name in golf at international level and mean while all the best wishes are with the remarkable Pakistani golfers.
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