Samitha Perera clinches Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament 2026

Samitha Perera 

By Shamseer Jaleel

The Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament concluded in style with an exciting finish, as Samitha Perera emerged as the Overall Winner after producing an outstanding Stableford score of 45 points. His consistent and composed performance throughout the competition earned him the tournament’s top prize.

The competition attracted a strong field of golfers in the Best Gross Score category, where Kumar Dhanushan demonstrated remarkable consistency and shot-making ability to return an impressive gross score of 35, earning top honours in the gross division.

Special awards were also presented for accuracy. Dilini Hennayake won the Ladies Nearest PIN competition with a superb shot, while Priyath Bandu Wickrama captured the Men’s Nearest PIN title.

The successful tournament once again showcased the growing popularity of golf in Sri Lanka, with Turkish Airlines providing golfers a unique opportunity to compete for an international golfing experience while celebrating excellence on the fairways.