Kaya finishes runner-up, Reshan ends fourth

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Kaya Daluwatte

Reshan Algama

Sri Lankan junior golfers Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama once again proved their high-class talent on the international stage, turning in brilliant performances at the 16th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, which ended at the spectacular Laguna Golf Lang Co in Vietnam last week.

Kaya Daluwatte ended as runner-up in competition with some top-class junior golfers around the globe, delivering one of the most composed and consistent performances of her career. In the Girls’ Under-16 segment, Daluwatte carded a final round of two-under-par, bringing her total to a gross score of 216.

Japan’s Al Goto claimed the top honour with a score of 213, but it was Daluwatte’s remarkable climb up the leaderboard that captured the attention of golf enthusiasts. From the very first day, Daluwatte demonstrated maturity beyond her years, balancing precision, patience, and poise across all three rounds. Though she ended Day 1 in 10th position, she fought back into the top 3 on Day 2 and delivered where it mattered on the final day with a super round to end as runner-up.

In the Boys’ Under-16 segment, Reshan Algama also made a strong impression with a top 5 finish, placing fourth with a gross score of 218. Although his final round did not mirror the promise of his earlier rounds, Algama held his nerve and maintained his standing in a field packed with some top-class junior golfing pedigrees. His consistent appearances in top-tier tournaments and his ability to remain among the frontrunners underlines his evolution as a serious contender on the global stage.

Vietnam’s local hero Tuan Anh Nguyen produced a dominant wire-to-wire performance to win the Boys’ Under-16 title with a stunning gross 205, while Indian Arshvant Srivastava secured second place with a 214, and another Indian junior, Chatham, ended third with a score of 216. (SJ)

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