Subash Tamang climbs to the top of Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship

Subash Tamang surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Surya Nepal Premier Golf Championship, carding a bogey-free 7-under 65 in the third round. His 54-hole total of 15-under 201 at the par-72 Gokarna Golf Club gives him a one-stroke advantage heading into the final day of the tournament, the last event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour 2025-26.

Tamang, who competes on the DP World PGTI Tour in India, demonstrated consistent play with birdies on the first, third, fifth, and ninth holes on the front nine, followed by three more on the 11th, 12th, and 17th holes on the back nine. He is now closely pursued by Bhuvan Nagarkoti, the leader for the first two rounds, who slipped to second place after a third-round 1-under 71, bringing his total to 14-under 202.

Nagarkoti's round saw him card two birdies on the front nine but falter with two bogeys on the back nine against a single birdie. Tied for third place at 12-under 204 are fellow PGTI player Sukra Bahadur Rai and amateur golfer Sadbhav Acharya. Rai maintained his strong performance with his third consecutive 4-under 68, while Acharya experienced a more volatile round with an eagle, five birdies, and four bogeys, including a double bogey.

Defending champion Rahul Bishwakarma sits in fifth place at 10-under 206. The tournament features a field of 68 golfers, comprising 46 professionals and 22 amateurs, competing in this flagship event of the Surya Nepal Golf Tour.