Maintaining calm, reliability, and elegance, Muhammad Alam climbed to the top of the leaderboard at the conclusion of the second round of the 3rd Defence Raya Open Golf Championship, which is currently taking place at the beautiful Defence Raya Golf and Country Club in Lahore. This esteemed three-day tournament has drawn Pakistan’s top professional and senior professional golfers, competing for prestigious titles and substantial prize money on one of the nation’s most scenic and demanding courses.

Alam, who is part of the host club Defence Raya, delivered consecutive outstanding rounds of 69 and 70, bringing his total after two days to 139, which is five under par, placing him at the top going into the final round. Following closely behind is Matloob Ahmed, also from Defence Raya, who recorded a total of 141, finishing just two strokes behind. Matloob, recognized for his reliability on the national circuit, continues to be a formidable competitor as the tournament moves into its crucial final day.

Also in the running is veteran player Muhammad Munir from Rawalpindi Golf Club, who recorded the tournament’s top first round score of 66, but then had a weak performance in the second round with a 76, resulting in a total of 142, three strokes behind the leader. Another standout is Arif Ali from Lahore Gymkhana, who posted rounds of 69 and 75, keeping him close in the competition. With such tight competition among the top players, the final day is expected to feature an exciting battle between some of Pakistan’s most renowned golfers.

In the Senior Professionals group, Khalid Mehmood took the lead, concluding his round with a total score of 76. He now has a narrow advantage over Muhammad Akram from Lahore Gymkhana, who is ranked second in this category.

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