Karachi’s seasoned professional Waheed Baloch will be looking to defend his crown in the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship which tees off here at the Defence Authority Country and Golf Club from Thursday (tomorrow).

Almost all of Pakistan’s top players have confirmed their participation in the prestigious tournament which will carry at stake a total prize purse of Rs3.5 million. The tournament will be played from May 10-13 with the main professional event taking place over 54 holes from May 11-13.

Top professionals and amateurs from all over the country will be part of the stellar cast of the tournament sponsored by Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of premium lubricants in Pakistan. This tournament is a unique yearly event of Pakistan Golf Federation calendar, which is counted among the most prestigious golf events in Pakistan. More than 200 golfers will be participating in the tournament in which the main contest will feature Professionals and Amateurs. Other events to be contested during the tournament include Senior Professionals, Seniors, Veterans, Ladies, Juniors and Masters.

At a press conference held here at the DAC&GC, Mr. Muhammad Najam Shamsuddin, Country Chairman & Area Business Manager, Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Private) Limited reiterated his company’s commitment towards the promotion of sports in Pakistan.

“Chevron Pakistan Lubricants (Pvt.) Limited firmly believes in a secure, long-term future in Pakistan and aims to continue investment and provide world-class products and services to its esteemed customers in Pakistan. We have a legacy of more than 75 years of service in this region and are committed to sustain and grow in the Pakistani markets. We will also continue supporting community events and activities like the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship,” he said.

Brigadier Qasim Changezi, Secretary DAC&GC, shared details of the tournament stressing that all efforts will be made to make it a resounding success. “It is a major national golf tournament and we will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to make it a big success,” he said.

Pakistan’s top golfing stars will feature in the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship which tees off here at the picturesque Defence Authority Country and Golf Club from Thursday.

Last year, Waheed Baloch displayed nerves of steel to win the Chevron-DHA Karachi Cup All Pakistan Open Golf Championship at DAC&GC. Waheed, one of the most seasoned professionals on the national circuit, began the final day of the championship trailing overnight leader Aadil Jehangir by four strokes. But he gave his best when it mattered the most to win the coveted crown on the final day.