RCGC President’s Prize accounted by Capt. Navin de Silva

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Winner - Navin De Silva

By Shamseer Jaleel

Former Wesley cricket captain and national Under-19 skipper Capt. Navin de Silva delivered a masterclass performance to clinch the Overall Nett title at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club President’s Prize 2025, worked off last weekend at the historic course.

In a tournament that attracted over 240 golfers, De Silva etched his name into club history by becoming the first sitting President to secure the Overall Nett crown a remarkable milestone in one of the most competitive editions in recent years. A former RCGC Captain, he combined leadership with elite shot-making to rise above a quality field.

Across two demanding rounds, consistency and precision defined the champion’s campaign. Navin returned superb scores of 65 and 73 for a two-day aggregate of 138 nett, setting the benchmark from the outset and maintaining control under mounting pressure.

His opening round of 65 proved decisive. Built on accurate driving and assured putting, it positioned him at the summit of the leaderboard and provided the cushion required to manage the second day with calculated composure.

Dehan de Silva emerged runner-up with a commendable 140 nett. Displaying steady course management and disciplined execution, he remained within striking distance throughout, highlighting his competitive temperament.

Sachin De Silva

The Overall Gross title was secured by the in-form Sachin de Silva, whose rounds of 70 and 77 combined for 147, reflecting quality ball-striking across both days.

In the Masters division, Michael Beamish claimed top honours with a nett 68, while Bandula Weerasinghe followed closely on 69. The Seniors category saw Kumar Boralessa triumph with 68 nett, edging out Priath Fernando who finished on 71.

Deepani Gamage dazzled in the Ladies segment with a superb nett 66 to win her division, as Manori Jayakody took runner-up honours on 71. D. Hameed secured the Senior Ladies title on a better-back 71, with Kalyani Ranasinghe also carding 71.

Day One’s best nett went to S. Wickramanayake (65), while Prabath Gamage claimed Day Two honours with 67.