Prima Sunrise powers Sri Lanka Junior Open 2024 and Regional Junior Opens 2025
View(s):Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious golf championship, for the 16th consecutive year. Their commitment to nurturing young talent will once again shine at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024, featuring rising stars from the country and overseas.
The Junior Open Championship will be held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) from December 10 to 12, with practice rounds scheduled for December 9. The tee off is expected to take place at 8.00am each day.
(From left): Donavan Ondaatje (Senior Business Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka), Sajith Gunaratne (General Manager, Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka), Andy Wirawan (Group General Manager, Prima Group Sri Lanka), Ranil Peiris (President, SLG), Niloo Jayatilake (Chairperson, Junior Sub Committee, SLG), Dayan Abyewardena (Junior Development Manager, SLG)
“The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship is the benchmark for national rankings in Sri Lanka, and it has been a great privilege for Prima Group to partner with Sri Lanka Golf for over a decade. We firmly believe that our sponsorship provides us with a unique opportunity each year to be part of a journey that recognises and empowers young, aspiring players, helping them to develop their potential and achieve excellence in the sport,” Andy Wirawan, the Group General Manager of Prima Group
Sri Lanka, stated.
Recognised as the benchmark for the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) in junior golf, the Sri Lanka Junior Open crowns the national junior champion in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, bringing gender recognition.
“As a longstanding partner in junior golf development, we’re delighted to sponsor the Junior Open Golf Tournament once again this year. This tournament plays a vital role in fostering the next generation of golfers, and we’re proud to contribute to its success,” said Sajith Gunaratne, the General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka.
Prima’s steadfast support has significantly shaped Sri Lanka’s junior golf landscape, empowering rising stars such as Jevahn Sathasivam, Reshan Algama, Kaya Daluwatta, Adithya Weerasinghe, Sithara Lorance, Anumi Karunathilaka, and Jacob Norton in the senior groups and Lavindu Premarathne, Revaan Amarasingha, Thejas Rathis Kanth, and Senal Nimsith in the junior category to shine on the course.
“SLG welcomes and is grateful for Prima’s enduring partnership. Prima has been instrumental in making this event one of the most sought-after tournaments of our national golf calendar. It showcases the talents of Sri Lanka’s young golf talent and is a testament to Prima’s commitment to the sport,” commented Ranil Pieris, the President of Sri Lanka Golf.
The age group categories will be played in Open, Silver, Bronze and Copper divisions. The Open, which is the Gold Division, will be for girls and boys between the ages of 15 to 18, while boys and girls of ages between 13 and 14 will be featured in the Silver Division. The Bronze Division is for boys and girls of ages 11 and 12 while young golfers of both gender who are below 10 years, will be categorised under the Copper Division.
As the title sponsor, Prima Sunrise Bread will provide nutritional support for all players throughout the championship. The tournament will conclude with a prize giving ceremony on December 12 at 3.00pm.
“The long-term commitment by Prima Sunrise, spanning over a decade, has instilled a competitive landscape for juniors to excel nationally and develop as junior golfers for national representation. Their sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Junior Open and Regional Junior Opens has been pivotal in this regard,” Niloo Jayatilake, the Chairperson of the Junior Development Committee, highlighted the broader impact of Prima’s sponsorship.
The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 promises to be a remarkable celebration of emerging talent, international camaraderie, and Prima’s enduring dedication to the sport.