Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament

• Fierce competition expected among amateurs

 By Shamseer Jaleel

The highly anticipated Sri Lankan Amateur Golf Ranking Tournament is set to tee off from 24 to 27 July at the picturesque country course at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Rajawella, Digana. This will be a 72 holes stroke play for the entire 4 days and the highest aggregate wins the event.

With a stellar line-up of competitors, including Senior Amateur Golfers and promising Juniors, this tournament promises to be a showcase of skill, determination, and fierce competition. The players will be vying for the prestigious titles and a chance to elevate their rankings in the Sri Lankan and World amateur golf scene.

Among the notable participants is a young 15-year-old golfing sensation, Reshan Algama who has already made history by winning past tournaments. This exceptional talent will be aiming to maintain his top position and cement his reputation as a rising star in the sport. 

Another promising player, the 12-year-old Thejas Rathis Kanth playing some top class golf in the recent past will miss out this event due to his studies.

However, the senior amateurs are not to be underestimated, as they bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the competition. Players such as Chanaka Perera, Uchita Akash, and Chalitha Pushpika are expected to provide tough competition, challenging the young golfers and aiming to reclaim their top spot. Their seasoned skills and strategic approach to the game will undoubtedly make for a captivating contest.

Haroon Aslam, a talented golfer currently studying and playing golf in the USA will be playing in his home course at VGR. Aslam’s presence will bring a fresh perspective and further intensify the competition. His exposure to different playing styles and techniques will undoubtedly make him a force to be reckoned with, pushing the local players to step up their game. 

The tournament will also serve as a platform for emerging junior talents to make their mark. Youngsters like Yannik Kumara will be eager to showcase their skills and challenge the established players. Their determination and hunger for success will undoubtedly add an element of surprise to the tournament, making it all the more thrilling to watch.

Sri Lankan Golf Union (SGU) should be applauded for their continued efforts to hold such tournaments thus laying a solid foundation for our Amateur Golfers to be recognised among the local and world golfing world and enable harnessing talent and preparing them to compete among the international stage. The results could be seen with some outstanding juniors are giving a good run for the seasoned players.