27/09/2026
Champions Honoured as Prince Basundhara Memorial Club Championship 2026 Concludes in Grand Ceremony!
The winners and runners-up of the Prince Basundhara Memorial Club Championship 2026 were honoured today at a grand prize distribution ceremony held at Royal Tulip Hotel, Gwarko, Lalitpur, bringing the prestigious championship to a celebratory conclusion.
The prizes were presented by Jyoti Rajya Laxmi Shah, Pragya Rajya Laxmi Singh, RNGC President Madhukar Yakthumba and Captain Mithun Rai amid a gathering of club members, golfers and distinguished guests. The championship was sponsored by Chhinnalata Guthi Geet Puruskar.
The spotlight of the ceremony, however, belonged to Prakrit Tamang, who once again lifted the coveted Prince Basundhara Memorial Club Championship trophy after successfully defending the title he won last year. In keeping with the club's tradition, Prakrit was also presented with the prestigious Green Jacket, marking him as the club's champion for a second consecutive year.
Prakrit secured the championship after defeating fellow young golfer Swapnil Bhattarai by 1 Up in a highly competitive 18-hole final that remained undecided until the closing stages.
The final between the two promising young golfers was fiercely contested from the opening hole, with both players producing quality golf and putting each other under constant pressure. Neither player was able to establish a commanding advantage, and the outcome remained in the balance as they approached the decisive closing holes.
Prakrit's crucial birdies on the 11th, 12th and 18th holes proved particularly important in the championship battle. Swapnil, meanwhile, continued to mount a strong challenge and remained firmly in contention. However, the defending champion gained the decisive advantage in the closing stretch after Swapnil dropped the 16th, 17th and 18th holes, allowing Prakrit to close out the match with a narrow 1-up victory.
The result saw Prakrit successfully retain the championship and add another significant achievement to his growing golfing career. His ability to remain composed under pressure and produce decisive shots at crucial moments ultimately separated the two young contenders in a final that went down to the wire.
Swapnil Bhattarai had to settle for the runner-up position despite putting up a strong challenge throughout the final. His performance, however, underlined the growing strength of Nepal's young golfing generation and set the stage for what could become an exciting rivalry in future championships.
In Group B, Maj. Gen. Sudarshan Silwal emerged as the champion, while Shyam Tamang finished as runner-up. It was another runner-up finish for Shyam, who had occupied the same position in the previous edition as well.
The Prince Basundhara Memorial Club Championship 2026 once again brought together golfers of different generations and showcased the competitive spirit, sportsmanship and passion for the game that continues to define the club's championship. The closely fought final between Prakrit and Swapnil was a particular highlight, with the two young golfers taking the contest all the way to the final stages.
For Prakrit Tamang, the championship ended in familiar fashion — with the trophy in his hands, the Green Jacket on his shoulders and the title successfully defended for another year.
