Reshan and Kaya in top form shot under par round

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Faldo Series SL Day 1

By ShamseerJaleel

Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) in collaboration with DFCC Bank-sponsored First Faldo Series Sri Lanka 2025 took place, marking a significant milestone in the journey to develop junior golf in the country.

The initial day saw Reshan Algama with an impressive form with a 4 under par round of 67 taking the overall lead in the 13 to 16 segment for Boys. Ayan Ahmed of India was placed second with a score of 72.

Meanwhile Kaya Daluwatta, delivered another top class performance with a 3-under-par round of 69 to lead the Girls 13-21 category. Dia Cris Kumar of India was placed second with a score of 75.

In the age segment 17-21 Boys segment, Haroon Aslam who is following golf and studies in USA delivered a steady performance, sharing the top position with Yannik Kumara, both carding a solid 1-over-par score of 72. Shamit Dakhane of India was third in this segment with a score of 73.

The Faldo Futures (Boys 11-12) category also saw some spirited performances from emerging young golfers. Lavindu Premaratna and Yuvan Rathis Kanth shared the top spot with identical scores of 39, setting a strong benchmark in their age group.

More than 110 golfers teed off with 15 international participants. This event is sponsored by DFCC Bank taking golf to the next generation.

Day 2 will take place today (8 January).

Day 1 Segment leaders (Top 3)

Boys 17-21

1. Haroon Aslam– 72

2. Yannik Kumara – 72

3. Shamit Dakhane

(Ind) – 73

Boys 13-16

1. Reshan Algama – 67

2. Ayan Ahmed (Ind) – 72

3. Vivaan Ubhayakar (Ind) – 72

Girls 13-21

1. Kaya Daluwatta – 69

2. Dia Cris Kumar

(IND) – 75

Faldo Futures (Boys 11-12)

1. Lavindu Premaratna– 39

2. Yuvan Rathis Kanth– 39

3. Darren Lai (HK) – 40

Faldo Futures (Girls 11-12)

1. Genuli Weerakoon – 42

2. Nimasha Iddamalgoda – 53

Faldo Futures Boys (9-10)

1. Vivaan Singh (India) – 37

2. Jaeden Sathasivam – 43

Faldo Futures Girls (9-10)

1. Ananya Kishanthan – 43

2. Asshna Amogha (India) – 45

Faldo Futures (7-8)

1. Rahein Manatunga – 56

2. Vallen Phanuel Menezes – 57

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