Surya Nepal Western Open

The Surya Nepal Western Open is a prominent tournament on the Surya Nepal Golf Tour, organized by the Nepal Professional Golfers' Association (NPGA). It is played over 72 holes (four rounds) in stroke play format, with a cut after the first two rounds to the top 21 professionals and ties, along with the top six amateurs and any amateurs surviving the professional cut. The event is held at the Himalayan Golf Club in Pokhara, attracting about 33 professional golfers and seven elite amateurs. The total prize purse is approximately NPR 882,000, with the winner receiving NPR 150,000 and significant payouts for runner-up and other top finishers. This tournament is a key fixture in Nepal’s golf season, offering competitive opportunities for the country’s leading players.