Victoria Golf Resort April Monthly Medal: Planter Tharindu in full swing

By Shamseer Jaleel

 Former Anandian golfer and Senior Planter, Tharindu Wickremasinghe was in supreme class when he won the Overall Winners Trophy at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) Monthly Medal for April 2024 which took place at their club course in Digana recently.

Tharindu showed his high level of skills on the lush greens, showing his power in a day filled with intense competition. Tharindu’s top performance earned him the coveted title of Overall Winner, demonstrating his mastery of the course and his ability to rise above the rest. His precision and form were on full display, with his triumph serves as a testament to the dedication and hard work that he has put in the green with long hours of training paid the dividends. He scored 71 points. 

In the Nett category, Ganeshan Sriharan emerged as the champion, showing skills throughout the tournament. His consistent performance and unwavering focus propelled him to the top of the leader board taking his status as a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. He scored 72 points.

Meanwhile, in the Gross segment, Harsha Abeywickrema emerged triumphant, delivering a commanding performance that left his competitors in awe. Abeywickrema’s ability to navigate the challenges of the course with precision and poise earned him a well-deserved victory, underscoring his status as one of VGR’s elite golfers. He scored 83 points.

The Ladies’ division also witnessed fierce competition, with Veronica Pagliuca emerging as the winner in the Gross category and Malenie Bond clinching the top spot in the Nett category. Their exemplary performances showcased the growing talent and diversity within the sport, inspiring aspiring female golfers to pursue their passion for the game. Veronica scored 77 points in the Nett win while Melanie totalled 96 points in the Gross event. 

In addition to the winners, runners-up Nadesan Krishnakumar and Derrick Ponnambalam in the overall Gross segment and Roshini Sangani and Jade Jiggens in the Ladies’ Gross and Nett segments respectively, demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, pushing the boundaries of their abilities and adding to the excitement of the event. 

Longest Drive Gents was won by the former Trinitian golfer Asiri Ariyarathna while Melanie Bond won the title for the Ladies.

The April Monthly Medal was sponsored by Lectra Grand Prix.