ISLAMABAD, MAR 9 (DNA) -The Serena Hotels hosted the 6th Serena Hotels Invitational Golf Championship, 2019.

112 golfers took part in four different categories. The 3rd Net trophy from Corporate category was given to Mr. Shahid  Habib, the 2nd Net trophy went to Mr. Muhammad Zia, and the 1st Net trophy went to Mustansar Ali Khan.

For the combined Diplomatic/Government/Armed Forces/International Agencies category, the winner was Wing Commandor Zahid Qureshi, whereas the 2nd Net and 3rd Net was awarded to George Rhind and Col Riaz respectively. Mrs Yani Rhind won the 2nd Net for the ladies category and Mrs Priya Ilango was declared as winner.

There was also a special category for Aga Khan Youth & Sports Board for Pakistan and the winner was again Mustansar Ali Khan for 1stNet and Saleem Shalwaniwon the 2ndNet prize.

Mr. Riffat Ejaz Noor won theLongest Drive Hole 18, whereas the closest to Pin Hole 5was won by Mr. Nadeem Azam andClosest To Pin Hole 12 was won by Mr. Zia Khan.

There was also aHole-in-One Bumper Prizeofbrand newSuzuki car. The holes selected for this prize were number 3 and 12, but unfortunately no one qualified for it.

Aziz Boolani, CEO Serena Hotels, said at the occasion, “I would like to congratulate the winners of the 6th Serena Hotels Invitational Golf Championship, 2019.We encourage sports as it provides a platform to our communities and friends to participate in healthy activities that establish links with other professionals and peers.

This is an opportunity to develop friendships and demonstrate our abilities and interests in different sports.”

The Serena Hotels Sports Diplomacy Initiative encourages and promotes healthy activities through interaction amongst various segments of the society to enhance social wellbeing and cultural development.=DNA

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