RCK Charity Golf Classic 2024: Tobolars overall winner

Overall winner Manuel Tobolars (left)

Veronique Pagluica in action at Rotary Golf at Rajawella

By Shamseer Jaleel

The picturesque landscapes of Southeast Asia played host to a thrilling RCK Charity Golf Classic 2024 which saw Manuel Tobolars awarded as the overall winner of the event, which took place at Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella recently.

Manuel Tobolars Overall Nett Winner

In a display of exceptional golf, Manuel Tobolars emerged as the Overall Nett Winner with an impressive 38 Nett Stableford points. His top-class performance stood out among the talented participants, securing him the top spot.

Alan Bond Men’s Gents Gross Winner 

Alan Bond showed his golfing talent by clinching the Men’s Gents Gross Winner title with an outstanding score of 26 gross points. His precision on the greens was evident, earning him a well-deserved victory. Meanwhile, Derrick Ponnambalam secured the gross runner-up position.

Sathies wins Gents net 

Sathies Balasubramaniam claimed the Nett Winner title in the Men’s Gents segment, accumulating a remarkable 35 points. Marc Chicano secured the Gents Nett Runner-Up position with a commendable score of 33 points, adding to the intensity of the competition.

Ladies segment: Melanie Bond shines

In the Ladies segment, Melanie Bond emerged as the Gross Winner, showing her top class form. Viv Fowler Watt secured the Gross Runner-Up position, contributing to the fierce competition among the Ladies golfers. Marlyn Mora clinched the Nett Winner title, while Viv Fowler Watt earned the Nett Runner-Up position.

Seniors Category (9 Holes): Win for Dr. Asoka Amunugama 

Dr. Asoka Amunugama displayed unmatched expertise, securing the Nett Winner title. Tony Witham earned the Nett Runner-Up position, adding a touch of seasoned excellence to the competition and the golf course, which he has known for decades.

Wicky emerges victorious in Rotarians category

In the Rotarians category, Wicky Wigneswaran claimed the Nett Winner title, while Bawaneethan secured the Nett Runner-Up position. Derrick Ponnambalam demonstrated consistent brilliance by securing the Gross Winner title, and Wicky earned the Gross Runner-Up position in this competitive category.

The event was sponsored by Sunmatch Company, SunOnline, Sifani, Leo Capital Group, Epic Lanka, Ceylinco Insurance, Cycletech, Nithyakalyani Jewellers, Vishwalands, Fukada Environmental Solutions, Star Logistics, PrintWide Enterprises, Galaboda Water, Browns Plantations, WK Holdings, and Wurth.