Ahmed Baig closed a strong week at the am green IGPL Morocco Rising Stars with a two-under 68 at Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort to finish tied seventh and arrive at the upcoming $500,000 Bharath Classic full of confidence. His final round featured six birdies and just two bogeys, highlighting the aggressive scoring touch that has made him Pakistan’s leading golfing prospect.
After opening with a one-over 73, Baig mounted an impressive recovery with a six-under 66 on the second day, followed by a steady 70 before signing off with 68. The sequence showed both resilience and the capacity to produce low rounds under pressure, traits that should serve him well when the Asian Tour event tees off on the same coastal layout from June 4 to 7.
Also making Pakistan proud in Morocco, Aadam Syed delivered consistent golf with rounds of 71, 69, 70 and 70 to finish 20th, reinforcing a growing Pakistani presence on regional circuits. Thailand’s Tanapat Pichaikool captured the title at 17-under, but the week was an invaluable rehearsal for Baig ahead of the high-stakes Bharath Classic.
Baig and his team have identified tightening the short game and avoiding a handful of preventable bogeys as the key adjustments needed to convert his explosive scoring into wins. With the same Mazagan course hosting the $500,000 event, familiarity with the greens and coastal conditions gives Ahmed Baig a tactical edge heading into the Asian Tour stage.
Beyond results, Baig’s rise remains a compelling story in Pakistani sport. Mentored by Brigadier (Retd) Riaz Bajwa and supported by access to Lahore Garrison Greens Golf Club for unrestricted practice, Ahmed Baig has developed from a self-taught talent into an international contender. His performance in Morocco underlines both personal determination and the value of targeted mentorship and facility access for emerging Pakistani golfers.
