Khalifa Al Muraisi topped the first round with 69 points as the third Bahrain Amateur Golf Championship kicked off at the Royal Golf Club yesterday.
Figo Sorensen took the second spot with 72 points, followed by Mohammed Al Naimi with 73 points, Sultan Al Hakam (74) and Fahd Al Hakam (75).
Over 100 amateur players representing Bahrain and other Gulf countries are taking part in the international event organised by the Bahrain Golf Association. The second round takes place today from 7am.