76th US Junior Amateur: Good start for Reshan

By Shamseer Jaleel

Reshan Algama ended day one of the 76th US Junior Amateur Golf Championship in 154th position out of 264 leading golfers around the globe. 

The majority of the golfers are in the ages of 18 or 19 from China, Thailand, Taipei, Hong Kong, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

Algama’s placement at the 154th position with a six over par (76) is a noteworthy achievement. Despite the challenges posed by weather interruptions, including a stoppage of play exceeding one hour due to rain and lightning, Algama showed top class skills. This is especially significant given that players who completed their rounds during the first half of the day faced less adverse conditions.

Algama being one of the youngest in the tournament at 16 years old will give him the much needed exposure for the same event till 2026.

Leading the way were Tyler Watts and Mark Edwards, both from the USA, who have set the bar high with impressive five under par rounds, totalling a commanding nine under par. Their top class performances have created an 11-shot difference between their positions at the top and Algama’s position at 154th.

As the second day of the tournament approaches, the excitement builds with the anticipation of the top 64 boys qualifying for the match play segment.