Page 58 - Jan-Mar 2016 The Pakistan Accountant

Signature Qualification CA that Empowers to Lead PAKISTAN Pakistan Golf Union (PGU), a governing body of golf in the country, was established in 1960. In 1982, under a new sports policy, PGU was changed to Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF), which keeps track of all golf activities in the country. All golf clubs are affiliated to PGF and the provincial golf associations. Golf membership is growing, and has more than 5000 members. Muhammad Shabbir and Muhammad Munir of Islamabad Golf Club are among the top Pakistani golf players, and they have also represented Pakistan in different international level golf tournaments. To date, Pakistan has qualified for the Golf World Cup four times: 1975, 1977, 1982 and 2009 when they finished joint 22nd out of the 28 qualifying teams. Karachi Golf Club, one of the oldest in the country, is where the Pakistan Open, founded in 1967, is held every year. Some of the other major golf courses in Pakistan include: Royal Palm Golf & Country Club Lahore, Lahore Gymkhana, DHA Golf Club Karachi, Islamabad Golf Club, Lahore Garrison Golf & Country Club, Rawalpindi Golf Club, Peshawar Golf Club and a few newly established ones like the Defence Raya Golf Club in Lahore. Pakistan has got more than 40 golf courses and all are working to promote the game in Pakistan. Pakistan golf has moved a long way from 1947. Despite limited resources, over the years, Pakistan golf has evolved and developed, and produced world class professional players. 56 The Pakistan Accountant January - March 2016