Algama and Indian girl to the fore

Reshan Algama

Asara Sawhney

By Shamseer Jaleel

The Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 concluded at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club last weekend with more than 80 young junior golfers teeing off in the three days of competitive golf in Nuwara Eliya.

Reshan Algama secured the boys’ Gold segment while Indian girl, Asara Sawhney had an easy win in her segment to stamp her class.

The top class performance of the tournament came from Algama who won Gold with a superb three-round aggregate of 217. Algama opened with an excellent 69, followed by rounds of 78 and 70, displaying remarkable consistency to secure a comfortable victory. He had a remarkable start, dropped down on the second day but bounced back to secure the title. 

Adhithya Weerasinghe finished as runner-up with a total of 225 after three steady rounds. 

In the girls Gold Division, India’s Asara Sawhney produced an impressive performance to claim the title with a three-round total of 231. Sawhney’s rounds of 79, 76 and 76 highlighted her consistency and ability to handle the challenging course conditions. 

Keya Abhayaratne finished as runner-up with an aggregate of 270, battling through the three rounds with determination. 

In the Silver Division (boys 12–14), Udheera Bandara delivered a steady performance to secure the title with a total of 246 while Vihanga Liyanage finished as runner-up with 266 after three days of competitive golf. 

The Silver Division (girls) saw Vihara Herath dominate the field to claim victory with 278, while Venudi Keerthana finished runner-up with 314, displaying commendable consistency.

In the Bronze Division (boys 10–11), Jaeden Sathasivam emerged winner with 183, edging ahead of Yuvan Rathiskanth, who secured the runner-up spot with 191. This was Sathasivam’s maiden year in the Bronze segment.

The Bronze Division (girls) title went to Muzammil Mushfira, who carded 223 to take first place, while Dulkini Kangara finished runner-up with 226 in a closely contested category.

Among the youngest competitors in the Copper Division, Abhiman Abeywardhana won the boys’ title with 101, ahead of Thisura Premarathna (109), while Pradeep Hakshhara claimed the girls’ title with 154 while Dinara Perera finishing runner-up on 166.