Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26 Season Kicks Off
News Summary
The Surya Nepal Golf Tour has officially launched its 2025-26 season with the Surya Nepal Central Open at Gokarna Forest Golf Resort. This inaugural event features an increased prize purse of Rs1.05 million and marks the first of eight tournaments in the season. Golf pros are eager to compete for a total tour purse of Rs8.01 million, with only the top 18 professionals eligible for cash prizes. The tour celebrates its 19th year, promising thrilling competitions and showcasing Nepal’s top golfers.
Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26 Season Tees Off with Exciting Central Open
The much-anticipated Surya Nepal Golf Tour has officially kicked off for the 2025-26 season with the Surya Nepal Central Open, an event that promises not just thrilling golf but also a competitive increase in prize money. The tournament began this week at the stunning Gokarna Forest Golf Resort, setting a jubilant tone for the entire season.
A Fresh Start
This inaugural tournament runs over a four-day period and marks the first of a total of *eight* events on this year’s tour. The Central Open is undoubtedly a thrilling start for golf enthusiasts, featuring a total cash purse of Rs1.05 million—that’s a significant amount for the players looking to notch up some impressive wins!
Prize Money That Packs a Punch
Golf professionals are buzzing with excitement as this year’s overall prize purse for the tour has seen a notable increase, now set at Rs8.01 million—up from last season’s Rs6.73 million. However, there’s a twist: only the top 18 professionals in the Central Open will receive cash prizes, down from 21 last season. This makes competition fierce, as these athletes vie for the lucrative payouts. The prize distribution includes Rs170,000 for the winner, Rs125,000 for the runner-up, and Rs100,000 for the player finishing in third place.
A Format to Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
The Central Open will unfold over a total of *72 holes*, with a cut applied after the initial two rounds. Only the top 18 professionals, along with any amateurs who manage to survive the pro-cut, will be able to proceed to the final 36 holes, intensifying the pressure.
Milestones and Future Events
As the tour enters its 19th year, it’s amazing to see how much it has developed, and the organizers behind it, the Nepal Professional Golfers Association (NPGA), are celebrating this milestone with enthusiasm. Following the Central Open, the tour will continue in January with the Surya Nepal Eastern Open in Dharan, also offering a purse of Rs1.05 million.
Other events in the pipeline include the Surya Nepal NPGA Tour Championship, taking place at the newly inaugurated Army Golf Course in Bardibas, and another exciting tournament, the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open at the Royal Nepal Golf Club.
Then there’s the much-anticipated Surya Nepal Western Open set for March, followed by more events culminating in the grand finale, the Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship, from June 2 to 6, boasting the largest cash prize of Rs1.8 million.
Who to Watch
Keeping an eye on the players, you won’t want to miss Niraj Tamang, who is renowned as Nepal’s top golfer, and Rahul Bishwakarma, the defending champion, both of whom are expected to make waves during the tour. Other contenders to watch include Bhuwan Nagarkoti, Toran Shahi, Dinesh Prajapati, Sanjay Lama, and Rabi Khadka. However, fans might be disappointed as Subash Tamang and Sadbhav Acharya may miss several events. Acharya, who is currently training in Florida for NCAA Division-I golf, is anticipated to return for the season finale in June 2026.
Conclusion
The 2025-26 Surya Nepal Golf Tour is shaping up to be an exciting spectacle, with increased prizes, fierce competition, and a lineup of talented golfers that are sure to capture the attention of fans everywhere. Stay tuned as the action unfolds and see who will rise to the top!