Shiva Ram claims title
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DHARAN, DEC 31 -
Shiva Ram Shrestha claimed the title of the Surya Nepal Eastern Open—the eighth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2011-12—at the Nirvana Country Club Golf and Health Resort in Dharan on Friday.
The Nepal No 1 pro shot five-over 75 on the final day for a total of five-over 215, which was enough for the defending champion to register a two-stroke win over Ramesh Adhikari and Rabi Khadka. Ramesh shot three-over 73, while Rabi carded one-over 71 to share the second position at seven-over 217. Shiva Ram earned Rs 80,000, while Ramesh and Rabi pocketed Rs 43,500 each.
Local pros Tham Bahadur Rai and Sabin Sapkota were tied for the fourth position at 218. The duo received Rs 29,600 each. Surya Prasad Sharma finished sixth with the score of 219 after the final day round of four-over 74. He earned Rs 24,000. Sanjay Lama along with Thapa brothers of Deepak and Ram were tied for seventh position with the total score of 220. The trio received Rs 19,000 apiece.
In Amateur section, the product of Surya Nepal NGA Junior Golf Programme Dinesh Prajapati registered a two-stroke victory over Bikash Bogati. Dinesh, who had a six-shot lead going into the final round, shot 11-over 81 for a total of 228, while Bikash played a round of 76.
President of Nepal Professional Golfers Association (NPGA) Rabindra Man Shrestha, Chairman of Nirvana Country Club Golf and Health Resort Shashi Ram Bhandari and Executive Director Kalpana Bhandari handed over the prizes to the winners of the 54-hole tournament organized by the NPGA under the sponsorship of Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. The eighth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2011-12 will come to an end on Saturday with the Pro-Am event, which will be participated by 45 amateurs and 15 pros.
Posted on: 2011-12-31 09:49
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