Kathmandu, November 26
Norbu Tshiring Sherpa won the 8th edition of Laxmi Sunrise Bank Invitational Golf held at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday.
Playing with a two-stroke handicap, Sherpa accumulated 41 stableford points to secure the trophy. During his win, Sherpa carded birdies on the first, third, fourth, 13th, and 18th holes, cancelled by bogeys on the 12th and 17th holes.
Ashish Shrestha finished as the runner-up in the tournament, collecting 40 points while playing with an 11-stroke handicap allowance.
Tashi Dong clinched the Best Gross Award by carding 39 gross points. Sumitra Khadka emerged as the ladies’ champion with 34 points, while Aarti Rana secured the runner-up position with 33 points.
In the senior category (age 60 and above), retired Major General of Nepal Army, Mahesh Bikram Karki claimed victory with 34 points on a countback, having been tied with Tendi Sherpa.
Sadbhav Acharya made the longest drive while, Tahir Shah was recognised for being closest to the pin. Wangchen Dhondup had the most birdies as he had four birdies and one eagle.
Bijay Bahadur Shrestha was honoured with the Most Elegant Golfer Award for donning the Laxmi Sunrise colour outfit.
The tournament, sponsored by Laxmi Sunrise Bank, featured a stableford format with a 3/4 handicap. A total of 96 golfers, including seven female participants, took part in the event.
The awards ceremony saw the CEO of Laxmi Sunrise Bank, Ajaya Bikram Shah, alongside Suhrid Ghimire, the President of Gokarna Golf Club, and Captain Joseph Nathan presenting prizes to the winners of the Laxmi Sunrise Bank Invitational Golf.
