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Nuwara Eliya Golf Club crowns champions in April Tournaments

New Winners are Indrajith, Srinath, Nadesan and Suresh

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) witnessed a flurry of competitive action in April, with golfers battling it out for top honours in several tournaments.

The 2024 edition of the Keith Rollo saw a new champion crowned. Indrajith Fernando, Old Thomian, Veteran Chartered accountant and thought leader for accountancy professionals, clinched the title with a score of 37 points, edging out Suresh Jayasekeran who finished with 36 points. N Krishna Kumar came in third place with a score of 31 points.

Nadesan Krishnakumar, old Antonian, emerged victorious in the Keith Rollo 2023 event, carding an impressive 39 points. Maj Gen (Retd) Srinath Rajapakse followed closely behind with a score of 34 points, while Wigneswaran Kandasamy secured third place with 31 points.

The Sandy Perkins Cup 2024 was another closely contested affair. Maj Gen (Retd) Srinath Rajapakse, Past President of NEGC, emerged triumphant once again, carding 38 points. The ever-present Suresh Jayasekeran continued his impressive form, this time finishing runner-up with 34 points. Sachith Perera rounded out the podium with a score of 32 points.

From left: A. Ranjit Kumar, J. Kummaresh, Suresh Jayasekeran, Brig. Nanda Hathurushinge (Secretary), Indrajith Fernando, N. Krishna Kumar.

Wigneswaran Kandasamy displayed his prowess on the green yet again, winning the Sylvester Vase 2024 with a score of 39 points. Sachith Perera continued his consistent performance, securing second place with 35 points. Nadesan Krishnakumar finished a close third with 34 points.

The NEGC tournaments provide a platform for golfers of all skill levels to showcase their talent. The club’s well-maintained course and the scenic hill country setting undoubtedly contributed to the success of these events.

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, founded in 1889, is one of the oldest golf clubs in Asia and probably the world. It is an institution rich in tradition, with a storied history and carries a sporting ambience unparalleled in this country. Founded by early tea planters in the Nuwara Eliya district, the club retains some of the quaint old traditions from the past.

The 18-hole course, 6,399 yards long, is a testing par 71 and is made up of long , narrow fairways, bordered by rows of towering eucalyptus trees and elegant cypresses, held together by dense acacia shrubbery. Good positional play is a must for a positive outcome and the course terrain, with its succession of undulating dales and hills and the many water hazards confronts the serious golfer with a series of stimulating challenges.