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Gokarna Open Golf to tee off on Saturday

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KATHMANDU, May 26: The tenth edition of the Gokarna Open Golf Tournament is set to tee off on May 30, Saturday, at the Gokarna Forest Resort. This prestigious amateur tourney will feature 120 amateur golfers. The tournament will be played over 18 holes in the Stableford points format with a ¾ handicap. [break]



Gokarna Forest Resort Golf Director Dipak Acharya said that this edition was special as it was the tenth anniversary of the tournament. The organizers have decided to give fabulous prizes along with trophies to the winners of various categories. The overall winner will be awarded the Gokarna trophy and a two-way air ticket to London.



The titles to be won in the tournament are the Men´s Winner, Ladies Winner, Senior Winner, Best Gross Scorer, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and Best Sportsmanship awards. T G Shrestha is the defending champion of the tournament.



Gokarna golf course is the only 18 holes golf course in the country built according to international standards. Surya Nepal is the main sponsor of the tournament, while Pepsi, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways and Lowenbrau are the sponsor partners.



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