Nikhil Choudhury wins the North East Amateur Masters 2025 – 12th Leg of the IGU East Zone Amateur Feeder Tour, a key event on the Feeder Tour circuit, that brings together the finest amateur, senior and ladies golfers, not just from the North Eastern region, but also from all over the country.

The North East Amateur Masters 2025 was being held at the scenic Rhino Environment Park & Training Area in Assam, from December 6 to 7.

Playing a better second round, overnight leader Nikhil Choudhury (74-73) won the Amateur and Mid-Amateur categories at an overall score of 147, shooting a 2-over 73 in the second round.

While Bimal Kumar Pandey (80-75) finished second in the Amateur as well as Mid-Amateur categories by playing a better second round, with an overall score of 155, G. Suresh Sharma (87-76) and Aditya Bordolai (79-84) jointly finished third in the Amateur as well as the Mid-Amateur categories with an overall score of 163.

Overnight leader S. Abbasi (73-76) won the Senior category at a overall score of 149. Incidentally, S. Abbasi’s score is the second highest among all the Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior, Super Senior and Ladies golfers.

While Kalyan Sahu (75-78) finished second in the Senior category at an overall score of 153, K. Indrajit (83-76) finished third in the Senior category at an overall score of 159.

While, K. Indrajit happened to be the top finisher in the Super Senior category, Samarendra Basumatary (86-83) and Pradeep Nunisa (91-86) finished second and third in the Super Senior category, with overall scores of 169 and 177 respectively.

Organised under the guidance of the BGA, the championship continues to strengthen its role in developing golf talent among Amateur golfers all over the country, especially in the North East.

Speaking about the event, Anil Bhargava, President, Bengal Golf Association (BGA), shared his appreciation for the continued support and growing participation, and said, “This tournament has opened the gates to the North East for Golf to take off in this region. Wishing all the best to all the winners and runners up”.

The North East Amateur & Amateur Masters has grown steadily over the years, offering a competitive platform for young and emerging golfers. The event plays an important role in promoting structured Amateur and amateur participation, strengthening the Feeder Tour pathway, and inspiring new talent in the region.

The organisers look forward to another successful edition showcasing discipline, sportsmanship, and the rising standard of golf in the North East.

Chairman and Director, Keventer, Mayank Jalan said, “As a proud sponsor and passionate supporter of the sport, we are thrilled to be part of the North East Amateur Masters 2025. These tournaments are a testament to the rising talent and unwavering spirit of golf not just in Bengal, but all over the country. We look forward to witnessing the next generation of champions showcase their skills and sportsmanship on a challenging course like the Rhino Environment Park & Training Area, Assam!”

The IGU East Zone Amateur Feeder Tour continues to foster and showcase the promising future stars of Indian golf. The tour’s education partner is the Champ for Life Academy. Bisleri has come in as the water partner for this season. Keventer, Eastern India’s largest FMCG company, is the tour sponsor and is providing the players with juices and milkshakes. Additionally, Breathe.golf, and Indian Golf News (IGN) are the media partners for the tour. The tour is managed by Protouch Sports.