KATHMANDU, JULY 16
Shyam Tamang won the seventh edition of the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal here at the Gokarna Golf Club today.
Played under stroke play full handicap format, the 22-handicap amateur golfer Tamang carded six-under 66 to win the nett section title.
Sriram Thapa came second with the score of four-under 68, while Arjun Kumar Karki was third at two-under 70.
Surendra Phuyal won the gross section title with the score of four-over 76, while Aaiesteena Tandan claimed the women's category trophy with the score of two-under 70.
In all, 50 golfers took part in the tournament sponsored by Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. Captain of Gokarna Golf Club Joseph Nathan handed over prizes to the winners of the tournament.
After the seventh edition, Ranadeep Thapa is at the top of the nett section table with 215 points, while Babu Sherpa is second with 140 points. Karna Thapa is third on 135 points, followed by Pavitra Kumar Karki (125) and Purna B Rai (105). Shyam Tamang, Samir Acharya, Pradip KC and Ang Dorjee Sherpa are tied for sixth with 100 points. Lalit Thapa and Sriram Thapa share 10th place with 90 points.
In gross section, Wangchen Dhondup is the leader with 275 points, while Tashi Tshiring is second on 235 points. Vijay Shrestha Einhaus and Surendra Phuyal are tied for third with 200 points, while Sadbhav Acharya is fifth on 190. After 10 medal rounds, top 40 golfers in nett section and top 20 players in gross section will make it to the Club Champion finals.
A version of this article appears in the print on July 17, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
