Bandara leads Day One at National Ranking Tournament

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The opening day of the National Ranking Golf Tournament teed off at Victoria Golf Resort, Rajawella, where Vijitha Bandara took an early lead with a superb round of 71. Bandara’s consistent play off the tees and steady putting helped him stay one shot clear of the rest of the field in a competitive start to the event.

Chanaka Perera who carded a 73 to take second place. Perera, a regular top performer on the local circuit, played with characteristic precision but will look to tighten up his short game heading into day two.

Meanwhile Kumar Danushan followed in third with a round of 74, keeping himself well within striking distance as the leader-board remains tightly packed.

Kaya Daluwatte, who has been in fine form recently, continued to impress with a solid 75 to finish the day in fourth place. Veteran Priya Hemantha rounded off the top five with a respectable 76, staying in contention with a steady round under challenging greens.

Jacob Norton was placed 6th while Uchitha Ranasinghe, Chalitha Pushpika, and Reshan Algama were tied on number 7. (SJ)