Bhuvan Nagarkoti Wins Sury Nepal Western Open Title

Under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26, Bhuvan Nagarkoti secured the title at the fifth event, the Surya Nepal Western Open. Bhuvan clinched his 14th career title by defeating Sanjay Lama by a single stroke with a 3-under 204 score. The competition featured 26 professional and 16 amateur players, with a total cash prize of NPR 1,050,000 distributed among participants.

On Friday, Bhuvan shot an even-par 69 and finished with an overall 3-under 204 to edge out Sanjay Lama, achieving a hat-trick of titles. Along with the championship, he was awarded NPR 170,000 in prize money. This season, Bhuvan had already claimed titles at the Surya Nepal NPG Tour Championship and the Surya Nepal Kathmandu Open.

Sanjay Lama secured second place with a 4-under 65 on the final day and an overall 2-under 205 score, earning NPR 125,000. Amateur golfer Rahul Bishwakarma finished third with a 4-under 65. Golfer Shukra Bahadur Rai from Dharan took fourth place with a 4-over 73 score.

The winners received their awards from Keshav Pradhan, Deputy General Manager of Surya Nepal Pvt. Ltd., and Tasi Ghale, President of the Nepal Golf Association. This year’s Surya Nepal-sponsored tournament featured an increased total prize fund.