Sukra defends Surya Nepal Central Open title
By a Staff Reporter
Kathmandu - Nepal No 1 pro-Sukra Bahadur Rai defended the title of the Surya Nepal Central Open, the fifth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2022-23, at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Friday.
Sukra carded two-under 70 in the final round for the 72-hole total of 23-under 265, which equaled the record set by India’s Shamim Khan in the 2008 Surya Nepal Masters. Sukra also set the new course record of 11-under 61 in the second round of the tournament.
Sukra recorded a four-stroke victory over Bhuvan Nagarkoti, who carded four under 68 in the final round for a total score of 19-under 269. Along with the 11th career title, Sukra received Rs 140,000, while Bhuvan earned Rs 90,000.
Amateur golfer Sadbhav Acharya finished third overall with a score of 15-un...