Dhaka, January 17, 2012: Md Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh and
Kolkata’s Feroz Ali Mollah are the joint leaders after round one of
the American Express Bangladesh Open 2012. Siddikur and Feroz shot
matching scores of six under 66 on the opening day at the Kurmitola
Golf Club in Dhaka. Lucknow golfer Vijay Kumar is placed third at four
under 68.
Md Siddikur Rahman, the first Bangladeshi to win a title on the Asian
Tour, picked up his first birdie of the day on the third hole where he
made a tricky chip-putt from the left of the green. He then played an
extraordinary bunker shot to earn a birdie on the fifth. After
collecting another birdie on the seventh, the 27-year-old made
eagle-birdie on the 10th and 11th to take his score to six under for
the day.
Siddikur, playing on his home course, hit a near-perfect second shot
from 120 yards to make eagle on the par-4 10th. The only blemish on
his card was the bogey on the 12th. Rahman, the 2010 Bangladesh Open
champion, hit an excellent drive on the 14th to set up his final
birdie of the day. He thus finished the day with a splendid 66.
“My driving and hitting were excellent today. I also hit some great
chip shots, especially on the third, fifth and 14th. My best shot of
the day was the second shot on the 10th that led to an eagle. I holed
my pitching wedge shot from 120 yards on the 10th,” said Siddikur, who
claimed eighth place on the 2011 Asian Tour Order of Merit.
He added, “The course is in great condition as the fairways and greens
are playing very well. I have the advantage of local knowledge on this
course and I will look to capitalize on that. I’m highly motivated to
do well at this event as this is my national open. I’ll try my best to
live up to the expectations of the home crowd.”
Feroz Ali Mollah also fired a 66 to be the joint leader after round
one. Feroz, a former Indian Open champion, sank six birdies on
Tuesday. Mollah made a couple of fantastic up and downs from the
bunker for birdies on the 14th and fifth and converted a 30-footer for
birdie on the 16th.
Feroz, said, “My hitting is in great shape at the moment. I grabbed
most of the opportunities that came my way today except for a couple
of eagle chances. Importantly, I’ve had some match practice in the
last three weeks in Thailand and therefore have been in touch with the
game despite the season-end break on the PGTI.”
Vijay Kumar was placed third at four under 68. His round featured five
birdies and a bogey.
Bangladesh golfers Md Zamal Hossain Mollah and Md Babu Ahmed are in
joint fourth along with Delhi’s Vikrant Chopra at one under 71.
Kolkata’s Feroz Ali Mollah are the joint leaders after round one of
the American Express Bangladesh Open 2012. Siddikur and Feroz shot
matching scores of six under 66 on the opening day at the Kurmitola
Golf Club in Dhaka. Lucknow golfer Vijay Kumar is placed third at four
under 68.
Md Siddikur Rahman, the first Bangladeshi to win a title on the Asian
Tour, picked up his first birdie of the day on the third hole where he
made a tricky chip-putt from the left of the green. He then played an
extraordinary bunker shot to earn a birdie on the fifth. After
collecting another birdie on the seventh, the 27-year-old made
eagle-birdie on the 10th and 11th to take his score to six under for
the day.
Siddikur, playing on his home course, hit a near-perfect second shot
from 120 yards to make eagle on the par-4 10th. The only blemish on
his card was the bogey on the 12th. Rahman, the 2010 Bangladesh Open
champion, hit an excellent drive on the 14th to set up his final
birdie of the day. He thus finished the day with a splendid 66.
“My driving and hitting were excellent today. I also hit some great
chip shots, especially on the third, fifth and 14th. My best shot of
the day was the second shot on the 10th that led to an eagle. I holed
my pitching wedge shot from 120 yards on the 10th,” said Siddikur, who
claimed eighth place on the 2011 Asian Tour Order of Merit.
He added, “The course is in great condition as the fairways and greens
are playing very well. I have the advantage of local knowledge on this
course and I will look to capitalize on that. I’m highly motivated to
do well at this event as this is my national open. I’ll try my best to
live up to the expectations of the home crowd.”
Feroz Ali Mollah also fired a 66 to be the joint leader after round
one. Feroz, a former Indian Open champion, sank six birdies on
Tuesday. Mollah made a couple of fantastic up and downs from the
bunker for birdies on the 14th and fifth and converted a 30-footer for
birdie on the 16th.
Feroz, said, “My hitting is in great shape at the moment. I grabbed
most of the opportunities that came my way today except for a couple
of eagle chances. Importantly, I’ve had some match practice in the
last three weeks in Thailand and therefore have been in touch with the
game despite the season-end break on the PGTI.”
Vijay Kumar was placed third at four under 68. His round featured five
birdies and a bogey.
Bangladesh golfers Md Zamal Hossain Mollah and Md Babu Ahmed are in
joint fourth along with Delhi’s Vikrant Chopra at one under 71.
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