Defending champion Amrith and three youngsters through to semis

Veteran golfer and defending champion, Amrith de Soysa booked his semi-final berth plus kept his hopes alive to defend his title at the 102nd Royal Colombo Golf Club, Club Championship which saw its quarter final stages being worked off yesterday.

Meanwhile Jacob Norton received a walk over from Vinod Weerasinghe while another two top contenders and youngsters, Reshan Algama and Vinuda Weerasinghe too booked their final 4 berth.

Today golf will be at its best when the veteran, Amrith de Soysa and three youngsters battle it out for the final 2 berths.

Meanwhile the Ladies segment in Bronze and Silver too moved towards its semi-final stages.

Quarter finals

Amrith de Soysa beat Thejas Rathis Kanth 5/4, Vinod Weerasinghe conceded a walk over to Jacob Norton, Vinuda Weerasinghe beat Shamal Perera in the 19th hole, and Reshan Algama beat Javhn Sathasivam in the 20th hole.

Semi-finals (12 Aug)

Amrith de Soysa vs Jacob Norton

Vinuda Weerasinghe vs. Reshan Algama