Singh bags golf title

Himalayan News Service

Kathmandu, July 3:

Hrideshwar Kumar Singh won the Birthday Golf Tournament title organised by Royal Nepal Golf Club today. Played at stableford 3/4 handicap, Singh finished with 38 net points ahead of Paresh Lama, who scored 37 points. In super senior section played over nine holes, Maj Gen Nara Bahadur Burathoki came first ahead of Himalaya SJB Rana. Lt Gen Victory SJB Rana won in the senior section, while Col Nara Bahadur Gurung was runner-up. Kaushi Maya Rai won the ladies section title beating Pushpa Rai. Maj Gen Gajendra Bahadur Limbu won the best gross whereas Jitendra Bahadur Shrestha pocketed the most birdies award. Tashi Ghale won the longest drive award, while K C Gurung was the golfer closest to the pin. Crown Prince Paras gave away the prizes to the winners.