Top class Indian Junior Golfer, Manoj Sreeramappa and technically correct and long range specialist, Dhanushi Wanasinghe secured the top Gold segment wins at the Boys and Girls event respectively at the Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Championship 2024 accounting for the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy. This year’s event saw more than 100 kids in action at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) recently.
The event marked the 9th year of this prestigious competition, which has become a vital part of the Sri Lanka Golf efforts to develop the sport among the youth. The event was sponsored by Perera and Sons supporting the fast-growing sport, golf in the country.
Manoj Sreeramappa emerged victorious, defeating Yannik Kumara by a convincing margin of 3 and 2. Sreeramappa’s impressive performance showed the depth of talent under his belt and his exposure gained by playing in the Asian courses.
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Dhanushi Wanasinghe claimed the Girls’ Gold Medal, beating Anumi Karunathilake 4 and 3, while Thejas Rathis Kanth took the Silver Medal, defeating Kiyan Johnpillai in a closely contested match. Thaejas who was 4 up in the 14th hole but lost the 15th one but in the end went on to win the encounter 3/2 in the 16th hole.
In the Bronze division, Lavidu Permarathna outclassed Revaan Amarasinghe 4 and 3 in the Boys’ event, while Nimasha Dahandu edged out Vihara Herath 1 up in the Girls’ competition.
The Cooper division saw Jaeden Sathasivam defending his title for 2nd year in running defeating Yuvan Rathis Kanth 1 up, with Jaeden also emerging victorious against the same opponent in the 2023 edition. Nine-year old Jaeden, a student from Asian International School secured this title first when he was 8 years old.
Reshan Algama won the Longest Drive for the Boys in the Gold division while in the Silver division, Varun Fernando while Sithara Lorance won for the girls in Gold/Silver segments.
Perera and Sons, the event’s proud sponsors played a vital role in supporting the growth of Junior Golf in Sri Lanka. Their long-standing partnership with Sri Lanka Golf has ensured the continued success and visibility of this important tournament.
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