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Acharya wins title

Acharya wins title

By Himalayan News Service

Jawalakhel Group of Companies Director Shrihar SJB Rana handing over the trophy to Shreejay Acharya after the fourth edition of Ruslan Monthly Medal Golf Tournament at the RNGC on Saturday. Photo: THT

KATHMANDU: Shreejay Acharya won the title of the fourth edition of Ruslan Monthly Medal Golf Tournament here at the Royal Nepal Golf Club on Saturday. The 10-handicap amateur Acharya scored three-under 65 nett to claim the trophy. Nava Raj Thapa came second with the score of even-par 68, while Yogendra K Rai came third on count back after he was tied on 70 with Prakash Ban. Phuntsok N Lama won the gross section title with the score of three-over 71. A total of 25 golfers took part in the tournament organised by RNGC under the sponsorship of Vijay Distillery. The event was played under stroke play full handicap format with a maximum of 18. Jawalakhel Group of Companies Director Shrihar SJB Rana, who is also the Vice-captain at RNGC, handed over the prizes to the winners.