Deanath Kulathunga champion HSBC Premier Golfer for 2025

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HSBC Sri Lanka CEO Mark Surgenor (left) presenting HSBC Premier Challenge trophy to Overall Winner Deanath Kulathunga

Wins fully paid hospitality package to witness ‘The Open’ at Royal Birkdale in England

HSBC recently concluded its 12th Premier Golf Tournament, an exclusive event celebrating the Bank’s long-standing relationship with customers which saw over 140 golfers, the highest number to participate at this event.

Held at the picturesque Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, the tournament brought together HSBC Premier golfers for a thrilling weekend of spirited competition, camaraderie, and fun activities.

This year’s champion Deanath Kulathunga emerged victorious scoring 41 points and won the converted HSBC Premier challenge trophy, and earned the grand prize of a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness ‘The 154th Open’ Championship at Royal Birkdale in England, one of golf’s oldest major’s and an iconic tournament to be held from 16 to 19 July 2026.

Chanaka Perera scored 32 points to win the A division and Thusara Rupasinghe won the B division scoring 40 points, while Dinoo De Mel won the Ladies with 39 points and Reyhan Morris scored 35 points to win the C division.

Golfers were able to enjoy a day of competitive Golf followed by an elegant awards dinner where winners were awarded and recognised for their achievements on the course, held at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club House.

List of winners

Winner Overall Premier Challenge Trophy: Deanath Kulathunga 41 points

Winner A Division: Chanaka Perera 32 points

Winner B Division: Thushara Rupasinghe 40 points

Winner C Division: Reyhan Morris 35 points

Winner Seniors: Deanath Kulathunga 41 points

Winner Ladies: Dinoo De Mel 39 points

Putting under the Stars: Prinyanga Hapugalle

Longest Drive: Sathis Balasubramanium

Nearest to the pin: Sathis Balasubramanium

Runner up A division: Sanjiv Vairavanathan 30 points

Runner up B division: Romesh Abhayaratne 38 points B/B 9

Runner up C division: Mohamed Reza 33 points

Runner up Seniors: Asitha Wijesekera 32 points B/B 9

Runner up Ladies: Anouck Chitty 34 points