LAHORE: The Ace Junior Golf League (AJGL) marked its inclusion in the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) calendar.

The inclusion was facilitated by Hamid Zaman, who extended an invitation for the AJGL to host a junior match during the flagship JA Zaman Memorial Tournament.

This strategic collaboration has positioned the AJGL as a vital participant in the nurturing of youthful golf talent nationwide. The tournament witnessed a record-breaking turnout, with 67 AJGL junior golfers registering and 51 participating, marking the highest junior participation in not only the event’s history rather on any calendar event.

The AJGL’s remarkable approach categorizes junior golfers by age without handicaps, ensuring rigorous training that aligns with international standards. Categories range from Birdie (6-10 years) to Elite (18-21 years), with varying playing distances to challenge and develop youthful golfers.

Notable winners included Aliha Amjad, Mahnoor Sayid, and Aanabia Waqar among the girls, and Rehan Asif, Rayan Faraz, and Shahzain Iftikhar among the boys.

Dr. Asma Shami, Head of the AJGL Board of Directors, expressed immense gratitude towards the Zaman family for their support, emphasizing the league’s potential for growth and its pivotal job in shaping the future of Pakistani golf. “Mr. Hamid Zaman has graciously acknowledged the value of Ace Junior golf league. He has the farsightedness to realize the importance of promoting juniors, the future of golf in Pakistan,” Dr. Shami stated.

Lauding the job of AJGL, tournament organizer Aahyan Mumtaz said: “Having started as a junior golf player myself, I perceive the importance of promoting the game at an early age to construct talent to represent Pakistan in the future.

The initiatives, such as the Ace Junior Golf League, which are working towards nurturing talent, should be supported and encouraged. Dr. Asma Shami’s relentless efforts are properly perceived and supported for promoting the game of golf amongst youngsters and ladies.”