Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25 Season Kicks Off with Central Open
Gokarna Golf Club Set to Host the Exciting Season Opener
Kathmandu, November 24, 2024 – The much-anticipated Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25 season is set to commence with the Surya Nepal Central Open, teeing off tomorrow at the scenic Gokarna Golf Club. The season opener promises thrilling competition among Nepal’s top professional and amateur golfers.
This prestigious event will be played over 72 holes, with a cut applied after the first two rounds (36 holes). The top 21 professionals and ties will progress to the final 36 holes, joined by the top six amateurs and any amateurs surviving the pro cut.
The tournament offers a total prize purse of NPR 882,000, with the champion set to take home NPR 150,000. The runner-up will pocket NPR 100,000, and the third-place finisher will earn NPR 75,000. Prize money will be distributed among the top 21 professionals and ties.
A total of 33 professionals will compete alongside seven elite amateurs with handicaps of 3 or lower. Defending champion amateur Sadbhav Acharya, along with seasoned professionals like Bhuwan Nagarkoti, Niraj Tamang, Dhana Thapa, Sanjay Lama, Rabi Khadka, Toran Shahi, and Kumar Kami, are expected to be key contenders in this highly competitive field.
Tournament Schedule – Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25
| Date | Event | Venue | Purse (NPR) |
| Nov 25-28, 2024 | Surya Nepal Central Open | Gokarna Forest Golf Resort | 882,000 |
| Dec 10-13, 2024 | Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open | Royal Nepal Golf Club | 735,000 |
| Dec 23-26, 2024 | Surya Nepal Eastern Open | Dharan Golf Club, Dharan | 882,000 |
| Jan 21-24, 2025 | Surya Nepal Western Open | Himalayan Golf Club, Pokhara | 882,000 |
| Feb 11-14, 2025 | Surya Nepal Challenge | Royal Nepal Golf Club | 600,000 |
| Mar 17-20, 2025 | Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship | Gokarna Forest Golf Resort | 882,000 |
| Apr 8-10, 2025 | Surya Nepal NPGA Match Play | Royal Nepal Golf Club | 250,000 |
| May 4-8, 2025 | Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship | Gokarna Forest Golf Resort | 1,619,000 |
Total Purse: NPR 6,732,000
Rabindra Man Shrestha, President of the Nepal Professional Golfers Association (NPGA), expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season:
“The Surya Nepal Golf Tour, now in its 18th year, continues to provide an outstanding platform for competitive golf in Nepal, fostering growth among both professionals and amateurs. We’re thrilled to witness the emerging talent and deeply grateful to our sponsor, Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd., for their unwavering support.”
The Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25 promises an exhilarating season filled with high-level competition across Nepal’s golf courses. Stay tuned for updates as the region’s best golfers showcase their skills and determination!
