Toran takes lead at Surya Nepal Central Open

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Nov. 26:Toran Bikram Shahi took lead after the first round of the Surya Nepal Central Open, the first event under Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2024-25, at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club on Monday.

Toran carded 5-under 67 on the first day to remain at the top of the leaderboard. He is one stroke ahead of Nepal No. 1 pro Bhuvan Nagarkoti and Sunil KC. 

Bhuvan and Sunil carded 4-under 68 each. Krishna Man Rajbahak is fourth at 3-under 69, whereas amateur Rahul BK is fifth after he carded 2-under 70. 

Bhuwan Kumar Rokka and Rajendra Shrestha Pradhan share the sixth position at 1-under 71, while five pros, Niraj Tamang, Dhana Bahadur Thapa, Ramesh Adhikari, Rajendra Thapa Magar and Pradip Kumar Lama are tied for eighth at even-par 72. 

Vijay Shrestha Einhaus is second among amateurs with the score of 1-over 73, and he is three strokes behind leader Rahul. Defending champion, Nepal No 1 amateur golfer Sadbhav Acharya is third after he played 2-over 74.

A total of 47 golfers – 34 pros and 13 amateurs – are taking part in the season-opening tournament. Cut will be applied after the second round with top 21 pros and amateurs making it to the final two days.