Thrilling showdowns awaits at 103rd RCGC Club Championship

By Shamseer Jaleel

The 103rd Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) Club Championship has reached its exhilarating final stages, promising an intense battle of skill and strategy as the remaining 16 players vie for the coveted title with the pre quarter finals to be teed off today.

Among the most anticipated clashes is the face-off between Reshan Algama, the defending RCGC Club Champion, and the legendary Rusi Captain, a 16-time winner of this prestigious championship. This duel between the current champion and the seasoned veteran is expected to be a highlight, showing a blend of youthful vigor and seasoned experience. 

Yannik Kumara, another rising star in the tournament, will go head-to-head with Amand Flamer Caldera. As an emerging talent, Kumara’s performance will be closely watched, with many eager to see if he can outplay the formidable Caldera. 

Shamal Perera, who has shown remarkable form throughout the tournament, will meet Jacob Norton in a match that promises to be a display of precision and consistency. Meanwhile, the multiple-time club champion and powerful hitter, Sachin De Silva will test his mettle against former RCGC Captain Ranil Peiris, in what is sure to be a battle of wits and experience. 

Other exciting matchups include Suhayb Sangani versus Prashan Peiris, Husni Uwise against Adam Fernando—a newcomer who has quickly made a name for himself—and junior golfer and Scotland representative, Javahn Sathasivam taking on yet another talented Thejas Rathis Kanth. The final pairing of Vinuda Weerasinghe against Sanjul De Silva adds another layer of intrigue to the tournament. 

In the Ladies Silver section, Kaya Daluwatta, the current ladies champion and Sri Lanka’s only female world amateur ranked player, has secured her place in the next round. She will face the winner of the match between Jade Jiggens and Sanduni Wanasinghe, promising yet another thrilling contest.

In the Bronze for Ladies Dilini Hennanayake will meet Deepani Gamage, Dinoo de Mel face Sandra Cadien, Eliane Sterchi meeting Manori Jayakody and Dhanushi Wanasinghe the recent Junior Champion meeting H.M.D. Bandaranayake.

After today’s encounters it will move forward to quarter finals (16 Aug), semi-finals (17 Aug) and final (18 Aug) at RCGC.