Category Archives: Golf

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka is set to revolutionize its golf scene with the introduction of advanced training technology through the newly opened Condor Golf Academy and Fitting Centre. This initiative, aimed at developing the sport and boosting sports tourism, will be launched on Sunday by Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando at 11 AM…

KANDY: (ePRESS) – Haroon Aslam, a 20-year-old golfer from Sri Lanka, recently returned from the United States, where he studies and plays golf at Texas Wesleyan University. Aslam clinched the Sri Lanka National Golf Ranking Tournament with an impressive total gross score of 294 (73, 75, 72, and 74) over four rounds at the Victoria…

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Jevahn Sathasivam, a name synonymous with excellence in golf, has achieved yet another milestone in his burgeoning career. The talented young golfer from Asian International School has been handpicked to represent Sri Lanka at the prestigious Royal and Ancient (R&A) Junior Open Golf Championship 2024, slated to take place in Scotland from…

ISLAMABAD: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka celebrated a triumphant return to golf glory after a prolonged period, securing victory in the JR Jayewardene Trophy at the Smart City 63rd National Amateur Golf Championship international team match, organized by the Pakistan Golf Federation. The thrilling competition took place at Margalla Greens Golf Club in Islamabad, where Sri…

COLOMBO (ePRESS): Chalitha Pushpika, representing the Sri Lanka Navy, has made a significant jump in the latest World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). Pushpika’s ranking soared from 1043 to 885, marking an impressive climb of 158 places. He now holds Sri Lanka’s second position, trailing behind junior golfer Reshan Algama, of Royal Colombo Golf Club, who…

COLOMBO, Mar 29, 6.45AM – Chalitha Pushpika of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged victorious in the National Ranking Tournament hosted by Sri Lanka Golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club. Pushpika’s exceptional performance, marked by a stunning two under-par round, left spectators in awe as he clinched the title with an impressive 10-shot lead over his…

COLOMBO, Mar 27, 11.30PM – Sri Lanka Navy’s Chalitha Pushpika exhibited a remarkable performance on the penultimate day of the National Ranking Tournament (NRT) held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, maintaining his stronghold on the leaderboard with an impressive one-under-par round of 70. Pushpika’s stellar round of 70, the best performance of the day, solidified…

Nuwara Eliya, Feb 15, 6.15PM – Golfers faced heavy mist which delayed the game’s start on the final day. Despite the weather, Chalitha Pushpika from the Navy managed the best score, carding a gross score of 74. Yet, Chanaka Perera held onto his lead with a gross score of 76, winning the first National Ranking…

Nuwara Eliya, Feb 14, 7.40PM – Royal Colombo Golf Club’s Uchitha Ranasinghe displayed stunning performance on Day Three of the first National Ranking Tournament (NRT) for the year, returning the best score of the day with an impressive gross score of 75. This achievement propelled him into the third position in the overall standings. The day’s…

Nuwara Eliya, Feb 13, 7.30PM – Chanaka Perera exhibited another solid performance, maintaining his lead at the National Ranking Tournament (NRT) hosted by Sri Lanka Golf at Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Perera, representing Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), finished the second day with a gross score of 75, bringing his aggregate gross score to an impressive…