Shabbir's inconceivable 200th title with his victory in 42nd CAS Open Golf.

LAHORE -- Pakistan's ace golfer Muhammad Shabbir Iqbal won the 200th title of his glittering golfing career when he clinched the 42nd CAS Open Golf Championship trophy with a gross score of 278 (10 Under par) at Airmen Golf Club and Recreational Park, Korangi Creek, Karachi. His passion mixed with pure talent has created the stream of buoyant successes. Shabbir Iqbal started his career in 1993 and won his career's first championship in Rawalpindi and never looked back. For the next three decades, he remained undisputed, the top ranked player, maintainingnumber 1 Rank for 20 years. Facing many medical challenges along the way didn'tdeter him, he suffered diabetes and other health conditions but never stopped practicing, eight hours a day. Like any youthful golfer, he kept on hitting more than 700 balls at the drivingrange and played 36 holes at his Home Club on daily basis. On top, keeping himself in shape by hitting the gym and keeping his fitness in check. That'show the champions are made, it doesn'thappen in a day. With the new year, Shabbir has achieved new heights. He has started 2023 by clinching two major titles, 26th CNS Open Golf Championship last week and 42nd CAS Open Golf Championship trophy yesterday, in Karachi, marking it his 200th title, an achievement that will stay as a record for many years to come. He has previously won many CNS and CAS titles in addition to winning Pakistan Open Golf Championships for five times. The championship has created a lasting memory of giving Shabbir Iqbal his 200th title, setting the bar very high for other golfers. He truly is the icon in Pakistan Golf and the 'Unbeatable Champion'. To reveal his secret success formula, Shabbir Iqbal stated, 'A positive mindset, strictly following the rules, being highly ethical and honest in your game and putting the...

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