Gold for Danushan and Kaya

By Shamseer Jaleel

K. Danushan was in supreme class in the Gold Segment final when he got the better of Jevahn Sathasivam 3/2  while Kaya Daluwatte was stretched to the maximum by Sherin Balasuriya in the Girls Gold event, where the game went in to the 21st hole at the Junior Match Play Championship 2023 which concluded at the RCGC yesterday. Both Danushan and Kaya accounted for the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy.

In a thrilling final showdown, K. Danushan demonstrated his prowess by triumphing over Jevahn Sathasivam. With a commanding lead, Danushan secured victory on the 17th hole, finishing the game with a remarkable 3-up advantage. Throughout the round, Danushan exhibited exceptional golfing excellence, His consistent performance not only earned him the title of  Gold Division champion. Additionally, his stellar performance in the championship awarded him invaluable world ranking points, a testament to his dedication and talent. Danushan birdies back-to-back put the curtains on the young Jevahn. 

Jevahn just turned 15 years old and could be a major player in the coming years in this segment as he could play for another 3 more years.

The Girls' Gold Division saw Sherin Balasuriya giving her best and taking the game into the 21st hole but in the end with International exposure Kaya Daluwatte pulled it off in a tough battle.

The Silver Division boys' category was equally intense, featuring a riveting duel between Aditthya Weerasinghe and the home course favourite, Kaiyan Johnpillai. With a display of unwavering character and unyielding tenacity, Weerasinghe emerged victorious on the 19th hole, leaving a lasting impression on spectators and competitors alike.

In the Bronze Division Revan Amarasinghe got the better of Yehansa Senanayake while in the Copper division the younger brother of Jevahn Sathasivam, Jaden beat Yuvan Rathis Kanth 1 up.