If you’ve been following Bhutan’s sporting scene, you might have noticed something quietly exciting happening on the fairways. Golf, once a niche pastime known only to a few, is finding new life across the country.

Earlier this year, the Royal Wedding Anniversary Golf Tournament drew nearly 180 golfers to the Dragpoi Golf Course in Thimphu. The qualifying rounds alone were buzzing with energy — young players, seasoned officers, and even first-timers teeing off side by side.

Among the standouts were Col. Tenzin Wangda, Tandin Wangyel, and Col. Tshewang Rinzin, who led the leaderboard with inspiring performances. But beyond the scores, what stood out most was the atmosphere — friendly, joyful, and full of national pride.

These events have turned Bhutan’s golf scene into something more than just sport. They’re gatherings of community — where respect, laughter, and competition blend in perfect measure.

The excitement doesn’t stop at home. Bhutanese golfers have begun making their presence felt abroad. The national team recently earned a silver medal at the Nepal Open Golf Championship 2025, marking one of the country’s strongest showings yet.

And then there’s Nim Dorji Tamang, a young golfer from Thimphu, who will represent Bhutan at the Asian Pacific Amateur Golf Championship 2025 in Dubai. His journey is proof that with dedication and quiet confidence, even a small nation can stand tall on the international stage.

With only a few courses like RTGC and Dragpoi, golf in Bhutan still has room to grow. But what it lacks in infrastructure, it makes up for in heart. The sense of togetherness at these clubs — where caddies, members, and guests all know each other by name — gives the sport a character that big city courses often lose.

As interest grows and more young Bhutanese take up the game, the future looks bright. The Bhutan Golf Federation is steadily nurturing local talent, and the idea of blending golf with tourism is gaining traction.

Golf in Bhutan isn’t about grandeur or glamour — it’s about grace, grit, and the beauty of playing under the shadow of the Himalayas.
And that, in itself, is a story worth celebrating.