Prima Sunrise powers Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 and Regional Junior Opens 2025 for the 16th consecutive year

Ceylon Agro Industries, Business Development Manager, Donovan Ondaatje, General Manager, Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager, Andy Wirawan, Sri Lanka Golf, President, Ranil Peiris, Junior Sub Committee, Chairperson, Niloo Jayatilake and Junior Sub Committee Member, Dian Abeywardena 

Prima, Sri Lanka’s leading nutrition company, continues its support for the development of junior golf, sponsoring the Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious Golf Championship, for the 16th consecutive year. Their commitment to nurturing young talent will once again shine at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024, featuring rising stars from Sri Lanka and overseas.

The championship will be held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) from 10 to 12 December, with practice rounds scheduled for 9 December. Tee-off is expected to begin at 8 a.m. each day.

Prima Group Sri Lanka General Manager Andy Wirawan, stated: “The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship is the benchmark for national rankings in Sri Lanka, and it has been a great privilege for Prima Group Sri Lanka to partner with Sri Lanka Golf for over a decade. We firmly believe that our sponsorship provides us with a unique opportunity each year to be part of a journey that recognises and empowers young, aspiring players, helping them to develop their potential and achieve excellence in the sport.”

Recognised as the benchmark for the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) in junior golf, the Sri Lanka Junior Open crowns the national junior champion in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, bringing gender recognition.

“As a longstanding partner in junior golf development, we’re delighted to sponsor the Junior Open Golf Tournament once again this year,” said Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka General Manager Sajith Gunaratne. “This tournament plays a vital role in fostering the next generation of golfers, and we’re proud to contribute to its success.”

Prima’s steadfast support has significantly shaped Sri Lanka’s junior golf landscape, empowering rising stars such as Jevahn Sathasivam, Reshan Algama, Kaya Daluwatta, Adithya Weerasinghe, Sithara Lorance, Anumi Karunathilaka, and Jacob Norton in the senior groups and Lavindu Premarathne, Revaan Amarasingha, Thejas Rathis Kanth, and Senal Nimsith in the junior category to shine on the course. Sri Lanka Golf President Ranil Pieris said, “SLG welcomes and is grateful for Prima’s enduring partnership. Prima has been instrumental in making this event one of the most sought-after tournaments of our national golf calendar. It showcases the talents of Sri Lanka’s young golf talent and is a testament to Prima’s commitment to the sport.”

As the title sponsor, Prima Sunrise Bread will provide nutritional support for all players throughout the championship. The tournament will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony on 12 December at 3 p.m.

Junior Development Committee Chairperson Niloo Jayatilake, highlighted the broader impact of Prima’s sponsorship. “Long-term commitment by Prima Sunrise, spanning over a decade, has instilled a competitive landscape for juniors to excel nationally and develop as junior golfers for national representation. Their sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Junior Open and Regional Junior Opens has been pivotal in this regard.”

The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 promises to be a remarkable celebration of emerging talent, international camaraderie, and Prima’s enduring dedication to the sport.

Age Group Categories:

Open | Gold Division - Boys and girls, aged 15 to 18 years

Silver Division - Boys and girls, aged 13 to 14 years

Bronze Division - Boys and girls, aged 11 to 12 years

Copper Division - Boys and girls, aged 10 years and under