Bogati wins Caddies Competition

Kathmandu, January 6

Amit Bogati carded six-over 78 to win the title of the Gokarna Annual Caddies Competition here at the Gokarna Golf Club today.

Bogati took the turn at one-over 37 before playing five-over 41 on the back nine to register a three-stroke victory over Bharat Thapa Magar.

Bogati received Rs 15,000 and Gokarna Pro-shop voucher worth Rs 3,000. Thapa Magar, who returned with nine-over 81, earned Rs 10,000.

Narayan Chaulagain finished third at 11-over 83 and received Rs 8,000, while Bishnu Bhandari came fourth at 84 that earned him Rs 6,000. Rajan Bhujel was fifth with the score of 14-over 86 and received Rs 5,000. The tournament carried a total purse of Rs 83,000 with top 16 earning their share of cash prizes. In all, 28 caddies took part in the annual event organised by Gokarna Golf Club for its caddies. Senior member of Gokarna Golf Club Tendi Sherpa handed over the prizes to the winners.