B.A. Sanjeewa, came from five strokes behind to beat Amarapadma on the post by a single stroke. It was a ding-dong battle with Chalitha Pushpika playing a steady game to take the lead in the February CAT SOLAR powered Pin Fernando Grand Prix, final Round, playing the fourth last hole.
A triple Bogey by Chalitha put paid to his chance of winning and Sanjeewa, who kept his cool to return an Even Par 73, beat Amarapadma on the winning line to win by one stroke.
Lamindu Rainika followed up his January victory by winning the Junior Prize once again.
The players playing with a black arm band, mourning for their fellow player Arumugam -- a gentleman Golfer who represented Sri Lank for over 15 years, played visibly under the stress.
Final standings: 229 – B A Sanjeewa (RCGC) - Winner, 230 – N. Amarapadma (RCGC) – Runner-up, 233 – M H Chalitha Pushpika (RCGC) - 3rd Place, 235 – M U Chanaka Perera (RCGC), 238 – G M Pradeep Kumara (RCGC), Navinda Ranga (RCGC), 243 - D M Pradeep Bandara (Navy), 246 – P. Hemantha (VGCR), 249 - G. Sridharan (Navy), 251 – T Jayaseelan (Air Force)
Juniors -- two rounds: Winner – Lamindu Rainika – 167 – 83, 84.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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