Dhuwarshan, Kayla, Yannik, Algama brothers – Reshan and Kashav Age Category champs
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Sajith Gunaratne (Deputy General Manager, Prima Group), Niloo Jayatilake (Chairperson Junior Sub Committee of Sri Lanka Golf), Tan Ben Chuan (Group General Manager, Prima Group), Keshav Algama (Winner, Copper Division), S. Dhuwarshan (Winner, Gold Division), Moshi Perera (General Manager, Shangri La Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa), Reshan Algama (Winner, Bronze Division), Kayla Perera (Winner, Gold/Silver Combined Girls Division), Yannik Kumara (Winner Silver Division), Dian Abeywardena (Tournament Director and Match Referee)
The Inaugural Hambantota Regional Junior Open Golf Championship was successfully concluded recently at the picturesque Shangri -La Golf Resort & Spa, Hambantota.
The standard of golf dished out at the Shangri La Hambantota Golf Course was simply outstanding. An overall participation of 58 juniors from the RCGC, NEGC, VGCR, Anuradhapura Golf Club, Killinochchi Academy and players from the home Course Hambantota completed the competitive field.
The Gold Division for Boys in the Age Category 15-18+, S. Dhuwarshan held on to win by one stroke from Haroon Aslam of VGCR after a nail-biting battle with Haroon Aslam who played immaculate golf on the long Shangri La Golf Course, 3 over par 71 in the final round.
Kayla Perera was in a league of her own, drawing 29 strokes clear of the 1st Runner-up Sherin Mithara, to capture the Trophy in the Girls Gold & Silver Combined division. Kayla followed up her 77 on day one, with an excellent 73 in the final round to seal a memorable victory.
The Silver Division for Boys in the Age Category 12 – 14+, produced another fantastic finish. In a stunning performance Yannik shot a 2 under par back nine and snatched the Silver Division Trophy from Nirekh by just one stroke.
Two Brothers Reshan and Keshav Algama, captured the Bronze Division (Age Category 10 – 11+) and the Copper Division (Age Category 09+ & under) respectively a shade comfortably, by 3 strokes and 4 strokes respectively.
Final Results
- Gold Division – Boys
Winner: S. Dhuwarshan (NEGC – 146)
1st R-up: Haroon Aslam (VGC – 147)
2nd R-up: Dilshan Malinda (RCGC – 154)
- Gold / Silver division – Girls
Winner: Kayla Perera (RCGC – 150)
1st R-up: Sherin Balasuriya (RCGC – 179)
2nd R-up: Anelka Desingha (RCGC – 187)
- Silver Division – Boys
Winner: Yannik Kumara (RCGC – 148)
1st R-up: Nirekh Tejwani (RCGC – 149)
2nd R-up: Levon Niyarepola (RCGC – 167)
- Bronze Division
Winner: Reshan Algama (RCGC – 122)
1st R-up: N. W. G. Shanal Binuksha (RCGC – 125)
2nd R-up: Kaya Daluwatte (RCGC – 126)
- Copper Division
Winner: Keshav Algama (RCGC – 82
1st R-up: C. Dharaniyan (NEGC – 86)
2nd R-up: Varun Fernando (RCGC – 91)