Lahore
Thailand’s Phannari Meeson showcased her golfing skills and technique in a excellent manner to win the inaugural PGF international ladies golf championship outstroking her respective opponents from different countries with high class display of astute planning here on Sunday at Defence Raya course.
Head of Ladies Golf in Pakistan Dr Afzal Shami, representing Pakistan Golf Federation and Defence Raya Team headed by Maj Haroon Shafiq and ladies like Shehr Bano Hamdani of Rawalpindi Golf Club, Maimoona Azam combined to hold the 1st PGF International Ladies Golf Championship in a distinctive and excellent way.
Held over three rounds, this history creating international ladies golf event attracted ladies golf teams from Thailand, Sri lanka, Uganda, Qatar, Iran, Afghanistan and Malaysia, besides the host country, Pakistan.
Participating ladies from these countries were absolutely spell bound by the playing conditions at the admirable Defence Raya Golf Course and were generous in accepting that the fairways and greens of the golf course were stunningly excellent. Manager of Malaysia Golf Team, Dato Rabe ‘Ahtul Abbas and Sri lanka Team, Dinoo de Mel acknowledged that the hospitality extended by Pakistani Organizing Team has been sublime and resplendent with care and affection. Just as we prepare to leave the shores of Pakistan, we look forward to our next visit.
As for the championship itself, the formidable golf playing ladies of Thailand have eclipsed the playing prowess of their opponents and managed to shine and radiate.
Phannari Meeson has led the fight for honors right from the time she hit her first tee shot and never let go of her hold and command over the playing proceedings. Her tee shots on the par fours and par fives resonate perfect timing and rhythm and these shots are fittingly backed up by remarkable play from the fairways.—APP
