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By ShamseerJaleel
Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) in collaboration with DFCC Bank-sponsored First Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2025 took place, marking a significant milestone in the journey to develop junior golf in the country.
The initial day saw Reshan Algama with an impressive form with a 4 under par round of 67 taking the overall lead in the 13 to 16 segment for Boys. Ayan Ahmed of India was placed second with a score of 72.
Meanwhile Kaya Daluwatta, delivered another top class performance with a 3-under-par round of 69 to lead the Girls 13-21 category. Dia Cris Kumar of India was placed second with a score of 75.
In the age segment 17-21 Boys segment, Haroon Aslam who is following golf and studies in USA delivered a steady performance, sharing the top position with Yannik Kumara, both carding a solid 1-over-par score of 72. Shamit Dakhane of India was third in this segment with a score of 73.
The Faldo Futures (Boys 11-12) category also saw some spirited performances from emerging young golfers. Lavindu Premaratna and Yuvan Rathis Kanth shared the top spot with identical scores of 39, setting a strong benchmark in their age group.
More than 110 golfers teed off with 15 international participants. This event is sponsored by DFCC Bank taking golf to the next generation.
Day 2 will take place today (8 January).
Day 1 Segment leaders (Top 3)
Boys 17-21
1. Haroon Aslam– 72
2. Yannik Kumara – 72
3. Shamit Dakhane
(Ind) – 73
Boys 13-16
1. Reshan Algama – 67
2. Ayan Ahmed (Ind) – 72
3. Vivaan Ubhayakar (Ind) – 72
Girls 13-21
1. Kaya Daluwatta – 69
2. Dia Cris Kumar
(IND) – 75
Faldo Futures (Boys 11-12)
1. Lavindu Premaratna– 39
2. Yuvan Rathis Kanth– 39
3. Darren Lai (HK) – 40
Faldo Futures (Girls 11-12)
1. Genuli Weerakoon – 42
2. Nimasha Iddamalgoda – 53
Faldo Futures Boys (9-10)
1. Vivaan Singh (India) – 37
2. Jaeden Sathasivam – 43
Faldo Futures Girls (9-10)
1. Ananya Kishanthan – 43
2. Asshna Amogha (India) – 45
Faldo Futures (7-8)
1. Rahein Manatunga – 56
2. Vallen Phanuel Menezes – 57
