Golf in Pakistan
Pakistan is the Country facing challenges like Poverty, Terrorism , inflation etc.But over recent years there has been an increase in sport activites in Pakistan.Pakistani Sportsmen participates in many International and National Events.Pakistan cricket team was runners up in Twenty 20 Circket World Cup in 2007.
Golf is the only game in which Pakistan literally started from a scratch.The PGF (Pakistan Golf Federation) run Golf in Pakistan.In Pakistan golfers can play throughout the year especially during the winter time when there is no golf season in Europe due to snow fall.
Golfers can have a wonderful time in Pakistan.Pakistan offers some spectacular golf courses throughout the country, golf membership is increasing and new courses are being developed.
Following is the list of Major Golf Clubs in Pakistan:
Karachi Golf Club, DHA Country & Golf Club ,Arabian Sea Country & Golf Club ,Dreamworld Family Resort ,Lahore Gymkhana Golf Club ,Royal Palm Golf & Country Club ,Lahore Garrison Golf & Country Club ,Islamabad Golf Club ,Multan Golf Club ,PAF Golf Club ,Islamabad Country Club ,Okara Garrison Golf ,Rawalpindi Golf Club ,Bhurban Golf Course ,PAF Golf Club ,Abbottabad Golf Club ,Swat Golf Club ,Shandur Golf Course ,Ibex Golf Club ,Bahawalpur Golf Club ,Gujranwala Golf Club ,Lyallpur Golf Club ,Golf Club ,Sialkot Golf Club ,SRC Golf Club ,River View Golf Club.
Karachi Golf Course is one of the oldest Golf Club in Pakistan.Pakistan Open also Takes Place in Karachi Golf Club.The Price Money of Pakistan Open is 330,000 US Dollars.Some Players donot come Pakistan to Play due to Security Concerns.Pakistan Government Need to Take Approximate steps to promote Golf in Pakistan.
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Dear Golf swing, I only hope that there is political stability in Pakistan. But as the recent situation has created more of uncertainity, how could such a game which is renowned internationally played here. Its only hope…….