MEDCO Pondok Indah Indonesia Amateur Reshan tied for 13th

By Shamseer Jaleel

The opening day of the MEDCO Pondok Indah International Amateur Golf Championship 2025 in Jakarta saw an impressive display of golfing talent by 17-year-old Reshan Algama who ended tied 13th out of the 79 golfers who teed off on day one.

Indonesia’s top-ranked amateur Jonathan Haartono at World No. 235 carded a superb 3-under-par 69 to share the lead with compatriot William Justin (367). Both Indonesians sit atop a highly competitive leaderboard featuring 79 international players from the USA, Australia, other Asian nations, and the host country.

Reshan Algama demonstrated his growing stature in international golf. Algama carded a solid 2-over-par 74, placing him tied for 13th after round one, well within striking distance of the leaders with two crucial rounds to play. His consistency and composure against a strong international field reinforce why he is Sri Lanka’s highest-ranked junior and a rapidly emerging name in amateur golf circles.

Other Sri Lankan participants faced a tougher opening day. Haroon Aslam shot a 4-over 76 ending tied on 25th place while Jacob Norton struggled to find rhythm, posting a 9-over 81 to sit tied for 46th place. Sachin de Silva closed with a 10-over 82, leaving him tied at 53rd.

The final winner will be decided after three days of golf.