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Leon Perera overall Nett winner
Tharanga Gunasekera overall runner up
By Shamseer Jaleel
The Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) hosted the highly anticipated President’s Prize 2024 from 14 to 16 February at their Golf Course in Borella attracting a field of 200 golfers. The competition showed remarkable talent across multiple divisions, culminating in an impressive victory for Leon Perera, who claimed the Overall Winner’s title with a score of 135 Nett.
Perera delivered a master class in consistency and precision, fending off a strong challenge from Left hander and one of the finest golfers, Tharanga Gunasekera, who finished as the Overall Runner-Up with a net score of 139.
Meanwhile youngster, Yannik Kumara too was in sparkling form emerging as the Overall Gross Winner, carding an outstanding 147 Gross to show his dominance in raw scoring ability.
Master’s Division saw Milinda Ratnayake securing victory with a 67 Nett, while A.D.S. Gunasekera finishing as the runner-up with 70 Nett.
Senior’s Division saw Mohan De Silva claimed the title with a 66 Nett, edging out Sunimal Salgadu (69 Nett B/B 9).
Ladies’ Division was dominated by on form, Jade Jiggens emerging victorious with a 67 Nett, with Dhinuka Boralessa finishing close behind at 68 Nett.
Senior Ladies’ Division saw Kalyani Ranasinghe topped the leaderboard with 68 Nett, while M C Sellayah settling for the runner-up at 77 Nett.
Thusara Rupasinghe (63 Nett)
Leon Perera (65 Nett)
