Laxmi Intercontinental Pvt Ltd is set to organise the 10th Hyundai Open Golf Tournament at the Gokarna Golf Club on March 19.

The amateur tournament will be played over 18 holes, informed Deepak Acharya, the senior golf director of Gokarna Forest Resort at a press conference in Kathmandu on Monday. The event will be played over 18 holes on stableford 3/4 handicap format.

However, the event could also be extended to two days if the number of participants exceeds 100, according to Acharya. "The event has become renowned in the golf fraternity and attracts a large number of players due to its continuity over a long period," said Acharya, adding that they were expecting around 130 golfers.

The winner, first runner up, second runner up, gross winner, ladies winner, senior winner (age 60 and above), junior winner (age 17 and below), longest drive, closest to the pin and most birdies will be awarded with attractive prizes. Similarly, there will also be a competition among Hyundai Car owners.

The organisers have announced a Hyundai Venue car worth around Rs4 million for hole in one in the tenth hole.

Sandee Sharma, the marketing manager of Laxmi Intercontinental, said that the company has also been investing in football as it is the sponsor of Manang Marshyangdi Club in the 'A' Division League and Pokhara Thunders in the Nepal Super League.