Pakistan’s rising golf star Omar Khalid Hussain made history on Sunday by becoming the first player from his country to win a professional golf tournament in the United States. 

 

He clinched the Fendrich Open title with a brilliant performance.

 

Competing in the US$18,700 event, Omar carded outstanding scores of 61 and 65 to finish with a 36-hole aggregate of 14-under 126 at the par-70 Fendrich Golf Course. He edged out Illinois professional Zach Williams by just one stroke to secure the trophy.

 

Omar, the only Pakistani currently competing in NCAA Division 1 golf, delivered a stellar display with 14 birdies and an eagle across the two rounds.

 

The young golfer had already made headlines in 2021 when he became the youngest winner of the National Amateur Golf Championship at just 16 years old.