Rabi Khadka wins first professional victory

KATHMANDU, APRIL 17: Rabi Khadka clinched the Golfer Pilots NPGA Classic by two strokes to win his first major career title, at the Royal Nepal Golf Course on Friday.

Khadka carded a three-over 70 for a total of six-over 217, while fellow RNGC pro Deepak Thapa Magar came second, carding a 219, after floundering at the 14th and 18th holes; Purna Sharma finished third, with 220. [break]



Mani Rai of Dharan carded a four-over 71 to claim the fourth position, with a total score of 222, ahead of RNGC pro Ramesh Nagarkoti, who slipped to the tied-fifth slot with Nepal number one player Shiva Ram Shrestha, at 223.



With the win, Khadka received Rs 46,000, while Thapa Magar got Rs 31,000 and Purna Sharma earned 23,000.



In the amateur section, Rupak Acharya, who was 11 strokes behind leader Puskar Rajbahak, carded a five-over 72 for a total of 237 to win the title. Prasanna Upreti came second, with 238, while Rajbahak shot a 21-over 88 to finish third.

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