Reshan, Atshaya win top divisions at Regional Golf
Reshan Algama showcased his exceptional golfing prowess by securing a resounding victory in the Gold Division Category for Boys at the Prima Sunrise Bread Junior Golf Tournament held at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) from July 29 to 30.
The young golfer dominated the competition, finishing a staggering 17 strokes ahead of the runner-up, Jevhan Sathasivam, and a further 3 strokes ahead of joint third-place finishers, Jacob Norton and Pranav Muralitharan.
Algama’s remarkable performance included a commendable 2-over-par in the 1st Round and an even-par round in the second, resulting in an impressive total score of 144. The challenging and tricky NEGC Course proved no match for the dispute junior number one golfer.
Having made his debut for Sri Lanka at the Bangladesh Amateur Championship earlier in the year, held at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Algama has steadily matured as a national player. In the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament for July, he finished in the top five, further solidifying his position as one of the country’s top golfers.
In the Boys Gold Division for the age category of 15 – 18+ years, Jevahn Sathasivam secured the Runner-up position with a total score of 161. Meanwhile, Jacob Norton and Pranav Muralitharan shared the joint third place, finishing on a score of 164. Imran Nazeer of NEGC secured the fifth position with a total score of 166.
The Gold Division for Girls was won by T. Atshaya of NEGC, defeating Animu Karunathilaka from Colombo. On the other hand, the Silver Division for Boys (age category 12 – 14 + years) was dominated by Anuradhapura Golfers, with Janeesh Weerasinghe emerging victorious with a gross score of 157 over two rounds. Adhithya Weerasinghe finished just one stroke behind, securing second place, while joint third place went to Thejas Rathis Kanth and Keshav Algama of RCGC, both finishing on 161.
The Girls Silver Division also witnessed an Anuradhapura dominance, with Dilini Amarawansa claiming the top spot in the 12 -14+ years age group, followed by Kaitlyn Norton from Colombo, and Dinuli Manumitha Yahathugoda and Udithma Yasavi, both representing Anuradhapura.
In the Bronze Division Age Group for Boys (10-11+ years), Yehansa Senanayake emerged as the clear winner with a total score of 157, seven strokes ahead of Lavidu Premarathna of Anuradhapura Golf.
Anuja Methsara secured the third position with a score of 158. Anuradhapura continued its strong presence in this division, with Udeera Bandara and B.A. Sadaneth occupying the fourth and fifth places.
The Bronze Division for Girls saw Genuli Weerakoon take the top spot with a gross aggregate of 199, followed by Vihara Herath and Nimasha Iddamalgoda, all representing Anuradhapura Golf Club.
The Age Group 9+ & under division, played over 9 holes and 2 rounds, witnessed an outstanding performance from Yuvan Rathis Kanth, who emerged as the clear champion with an aggregate score of 78. Yuvan’s shining moment came with an amazing Hole-In-One on the Par 3, 15th Hole, teeing-off from the special Copper Division Tee. His remarkable achievement earned him a special certificate from the NEGC.
In the Copper Division for Girls, Ananya Kishanthan of Colombo secured the top position, defeating Ompragas Thrinayani of Nuwara Eliya.
Results:
Gold Division: Boys Winner: Reshan Algama 144 (73,71), Runner-up: Jevhan Sathasivam 161 (83,78)
Girls Winner: T. Atshaya, Runner-up: Anumi Karunathilaka
Silver Division: Boys Winner: H. Janeesh Weerasinghe 157 (80,77), Runner-up: H. Adhithya Weerasinghe 158 (81,77)
Girls Winner: Dilini Amarawansa, Runner-up: Kaitlyn Norton
Bronze Division: Boys Winner: Yehansa Senanayake 151 (75,76), Runner-up: Lavidu Premarathna 157 (76,81)
Girls Winner: Genuli Weerakoon, Runner-up: Vihara Herath
Copper Division: Boys Winner: Yuwan Rathis Kanth 78 (38,40), Runner-up: Jaeden Sathasivam 107 (48,59)
Girls Winner: Aananya Kishanthan, Runner-up: Ompragas Thrinayan