Reshan Algama and Chanaka Perera, two exceptional talents, will represent Sri Lanka at the 122nd Amateur Golf Championship of India. The prestigious tournament will take place at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) from December 10 to 17. Accompanied by their manager, Lal Wickrematunge, both Reshan and Chanaka departed from the island last night. Additionally, Sri Lanka Golf (SLG) will be represented by Uchitha Ranasinghe and Chalitha Pushpika, two senior amateurs, at the Malaysian Amateur Open Championship in Melaka from December 7 to 10. Algama, a fifteen-year-old left-handed golfer, has already gained recognition for his talent. As a student at Colombo International School, he has achieved remarkable success, including becoming the youngest player to win a ranking event in Sri Lanka. Algama has also participated in tournaments in Bangladesh, Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, further establishing his international reputation. Currently, he holds the highest ranking among Sri Lankan amateur golfers, standing at an impressive 557th position globally. On the other hand, Chanaka Perera is an experienced amateur golfer who has previously represented Sri Lanka. The selection of both Algama and Perera highlights SLG’s dedication to promoting diverse and talented representation on the international stage. Meanwhile, Ranasinghe and Pushpika secured their spots in the Malaysian event during the final round of trials held at the Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella, showcasing their skill and determination. The Malaysian Amateur Open Championship, which began in 1894, has evolved into a prominent Asia-Pacific Amateur Tournament. Notably, Sri Lankan golfing legends Nandasena Perera and Anura Rohana engraved their names on the trophy in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Pushpika currently holds the 969th position in the world rankings, while Ranasinghe is ranked 1,056th globally. They are also the third and fourth highest-ranked Sri Lankan golfers, respectively.
