Sri Lanka Junior Match-Play Golf Championship conducted annually at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, will be played from August 5 to 8.
The opening days play will be a qualifying stroke-play Medal round with the best gross scores moving in to the match play format of the tournament from August 6 to 8.
“Perera and Sons is excited to continue supporting junior golf by offering a competitive platform for young talents to excel. Success in these tournaments will open doors to international competitions. We are committed to introducing young athletes to the joys of golf, honoring the passion of our late Chairperson, Rukmini Kodagoda.” said Gihan Perera, CEO/Managing Director of Perera and Sons.
Ruki as she was popularly known, established herself as one of Sri Lanka’s talented sportswomen having won national titles and represented Sri Lanka in both tennis and golf.
She also held the prestigious position of Chairperson Sri Lanka Ladies Golf Union in 1990 and 1991 and Captain of the Ladies Section of the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
“We are truly encouraged by P&S’s commitment to Junior golf. This prestigious tournament run by SLG together with P&S generous sponsorship will see the emergence of a Junior National match play champion of Sri Lanka for 2024,” said Ranil Pieris, President of Sri Lanka Golf.