Golf: Amarapadma holds on in nail biting finish to claim Pin Fernando GP

The November Edition of the Cat Solar Pin Fernando Grand Prix final round produced a thrilling fight back by top ranked B.A. Sanjeewa, who carded the best round of the tournament of 5 under par 66. 

However, seasoned campaigner Amarapadma managed to stay calm and hold on with a 1 under par final round of 70 to win the gold medal by 1 stroke.

Young Chalitha Pushpika showed his potential by equaling the best round of the tournament of 66 to grab the bronze from Sisira Kumara who completed with a competitive 2 under 69 on a day of excellent golf which saw 7 players breaking par.

Top Ten after final round of 11thCat Solar Pin Fernando Grand Prix 2017

1: M. Amarapadma (69, 68, 68, 70) - 275

2: B.A. Sanjeewa (73, 68, 69, 66) - 276

3: Chalitha Pushpika (68, 71, 74, 66) - 279

4: Sisira Kumara (68, 73, 71, 69) - 281

T5: J.M.D. Indika (71, 71, 74, 69) - 285

T5: N. Ranga (71, 67, 72, 75) - 285

7: Pradeep Kumara (70, 70, 78, 68) - 286

T8: M.U. Chanaka Perera (73, 70, 80, 69) - 292

T8: U.A. Ranasinghe (72, 77, 71, 72) - 292

10: Lamidu Rainika (70, 77, 79, 77) - 303