Kathmandu: The Surya Nepal NPGA Match Play, the seventh event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26, has commenced at the Royal Nepal Golf Club, featuring the country’s top professional golfers.

Leading the first-round action, Bhuvan Nagarkoti delivered the most dominant performance of the day, defeating 15th seed Krishna Man Rajbahak 7 & 6. The No. 2 seed sealed victory on the 12th hole after going seven up with six holes remaining.

Top-ranked player Niraj Tamang secured a 3 & 2 win over Surya Prasad Sharma. Third seed Dinesh Prajapati registered a commanding 6 & 4 victory against Bal Bhadra Rai.

Similarly, fourth seed Sanjay Lama defeated Ramesh Adhikari 3 & 2, while fifth seed Jayram Shrestha advanced via a bye after his opponent was withdrawn on disciplinary grounds.

Other notable results saw Rabi Khadka beat Deepak Magar 4 & 2, while Tanka Bahadur Karki pulled off an upset victory over Dhan Bahadur Thapa by 2-up.

The quarterfinal matchups are set as follows:

• Niraj Tamang vs. Rame Magar
• Sanjay Lama vs. Jayram Shrestha
• Rabi Khadka vs. Dinesh Prajapati
• Tanka Bahadur Karki vs. Bhuvan Nagarkoti

The three-day match play tournament features the top 16 players from the previous season’s Order of Merit. Quarterfinals and semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, while the 36-hole final will take place on Friday. The losing semifinalists will compete in an 18-hole playoff for third place.

The tournament carries a total prize purse of NPR 425,000, with:

• Winner: NPR 100,000
• Runner-up: NPR 75,000
• Third place: NPR 56,000
• Fourth place: NPR 42,000

Quarterfinalists and first-round participants will also receive cash prizes, ensuring broad recognition for competing professionals.

The event continues to highlight the growing competitiveness and talent within Nepal’s professional golf circuit.

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