Afghanistan's first golf tournament in 30 years
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(26 Nov 2004) 1. Wide
(26 Nov 2004)
1. Wide of Kabul Golf Club entrance
2. Close-up 'Kabul Golf Club' sign
3. Mid shot of competitors looking over golf course
4. Wide shot of competitor taking shot
5. Close-up of welcome sign
6. Mid shot of competitor making drive
7. Cutaway of people watching
8. Mid shot of golfer hitting drive
9. Cutaway of spectators applauding
10. Close-up of ball being hit
11. Pull out to wide shot of golf course
12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Zabir Sidiq, Former Afghan refugee
"After the communist regime came here everything was destroyed by the Russians. Right now we are in the process of rebuilding this area, this recreation area. I myself have been 13 years in Germany, in Munich, and 12 years in the United States. Right now I have this restaurant, golf restaurant, that is going to be open in two months."
13. Various of caddies putting
14. Competitor walking past camera
STORYLINE
Afghanistan has held its first golf tournament in more than 30 years at the Kabul Golf Club on Friday.
Forty local caddies took part in the Afghan Open on the only golf course in the country.
It may not be as grand as Augusta or as illustrious as St Andrews, but the Kabul Golf Club made its own small piece of sporting history on Friday when the 40 local caddies teed off.
The nine-hole course became a battlefield in the 1990s when rival Mujahideen factors fought amongst themselves whilst trying to overthrow a Soviet-backed regime.
The club - which first opened in 1967 - was forced to close because of the fighting and remained shut when the Taliban came to power.
The course only reopened this year - but only after a thorough check for any unexploded mines.
The hazards still remain though - players have to negotiate a course scattered with spent shells, while the bombed out club house is a constant reminder of years of war.
Whilst the scenery around the valley is little short of breathtaking, the fairways themselves leave a lot to be desired. A lack of water means a dearth of grass and the greens have had to be constructed from oiled sand.
But despite the difficulties the sport is growing in popularity and attracting interest.
Former Afghan refugee Zabir Sidiq is rebuilding a restaurant and nightclub overlooking the course.
There are still security concerns and some foreign golfers take the precaution of bringing along armed bodyguards as caddies.
But there is no doubting the enthusiasm of some of the young boys taking part who are just happy to be playing a game making a comeback in a country busily rebuilding its leisure facilities.
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1. Wide of Kabul Golf Club entrance
2. Close-up 'Kabul Golf Club' sign
3. Mid shot of competitors looking over golf course
4. Wide shot of competitor taking shot
5. Close-up of welcome sign
6. Mid shot of competitor making drive
7. Cutaway of people watching
8. Mid shot of golfer hitting drive
9. Cutaway of spectators applauding
10. Close-up of ball being hit
11. Pull out to wide shot of golf course
12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Zabir Sidiq, Former Afghan refugee
"After the communist regime came here everything was destroyed by the Russians. Right now we are in the process of rebuilding this area, this recreation area. I myself have been 13 years in Germany, in Munich, and 12 years in the United States. Right now I have this restaurant, golf restaurant, that is going to be open in two months."
13. Various of caddies putting
14. Competitor walking past camera
STORYLINE
Afghanistan has held its first golf tournament in more than 30 years at the Kabul Golf Club on Friday.
Forty local caddies took part in the Afghan Open on the only golf course in the country.
It may not be as grand as Augusta or as illustrious as St Andrews, but the Kabul Golf Club made its own small piece of sporting history on Friday when the 40 local caddies teed off.
The nine-hole course became a battlefield in the 1990s when rival Mujahideen factors fought amongst themselves whilst trying to overthrow a Soviet-backed regime.
The club - which first opened in 1967 - was forced to close because of the fighting and remained shut when the Taliban came to power.
The course only reopened this year - but only after a thorough check for any unexploded mines.
The hazards still remain though - players have to negotiate a course scattered with spent shells, while the bombed out club house is a constant reminder of years of war.
Whilst the scenery around the valley is little short of breathtaking, the fairways themselves leave a lot to be desired. A lack of water means a dearth of grass and the greens have had to be constructed from oiled sand.
But despite the difficulties the sport is growing in popularity and attracting interest.
Former Afghan refugee Zabir Sidiq is rebuilding a restaurant and nightclub overlooking the course.
There are still security concerns and some foreign golfers take the precaution of bringing along armed bodyguards as caddies.
But there is no doubting the enthusiasm of some of the young boys taking part who are just happy to be playing a game making a comeback in a country busily rebuilding its leisure facilities.
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