Golf: Thangaraja shoots opening round 66 at Bally’s Sri Lanka Open

N. Thangarajah started his challenge to win the Bally’s Sri Lanka Open 2015, with a fired up five under Par 66, to lead the field of 100 vying for the Winner’s Purse Prize.

UTE- CAT, Co-Sponsor of the event and promoter of Golf at all times conducted the UTE – CAT and Pam Fernando Handicap Events played concurrently for members. 

This year was outstanding with 66 Ladies and Men competing for the Pam Fernando Trophy and the UTE-CAT Challenge Trophy respectively.

Prashan Peiris came from 9 strokes behind in the first round to win the UTE-CAT Challenge Trophy for the best aggregate Gross Score with a total of 165 on a better last card from Rohan Fernandez.  

Anouk Chitty back in a Tournament after a while won the Pam Fernando Trophy for the best aggregate Gross over two Rounds for Ladies with a total of 162, 2 shots ahead of young Tania Balasuriya.

The Seniors Championship conducted by the Sri Lanka Golf Union was keenly contested and a sensational Round of gross 73 by Rohan Fernandez playing with young rising star Prashan Peiris held on to win both the Dr. L. V.R. Fernando for the best Gross aggregate and the Havelock Trophy for the best aggregate Net Score.

UTE-CAT associated with promoting Golf and sponsoring Golf Tournaments of significance hosted the participants and distinguished invitees to a sumptuous lunch followed by the awards ceremony.

The Legendary Pin Fernando’s golfing legacy and records still remain unbroken and the journey continues long after, with the family ensuring the partnership with golf, deeply engaged in sponsorship and administration of golf. 

Priath Fernando, Chairman UTE in his capacity as Chairman of the Bally’s Sri Lanka Open 2015 Championship Committee, is at the core of organizing the UTE CAT & the Open Golf Championship.

Druki Martenstyn, Tirusha Jesudasan, Priath Fernando and Nimal Piyaratne gave away the Awards.

A special prize for a sensational Hole in One at the 9th Hole by Song Ting Luo playing in the Pam Fernando Trophy was given by Rachel Raj – Fashion with a luxe vintage appeal the Hallmark of Rachel Raj – the Luxury Clothing Fashion House.

The President of the Sri Lanka Golf Union Nimal Piyaratne thanked the sponsors UTE-CAT for the sponsoring of the Handicap Events for Members as Co-Sponsors of the ‘Bally’s Sri Lanka Open and the Title Sponsors Bally’s Entertainment along with the other Sponsors Nissan X Trail and CML Walkers.

Results:

UTE-CAT Challenge Trophy 2016 (Best Aggregate Gross Score) 
Winner: Prashan Peiris -- 82, 83 -- Total 165 (count back)
Runner-up: Rohan Fernandez -- 73, 92 -- Total 165

Pam Fernando Challenge Trophy 2016 (Best Aggregate Gross Score)
Winner: Anouk Chitty -- 79, 83 -- Total 162
Runner-up: Tania Balasuriya -- 81, 83 -- Total 164

UTE-CAT Challenge Trophy (Nett Score Aggregate)
Handicap 14 and below Men
Winner: Rohan Fernandez -- 139
Runner-up: Dayananda Ukwatte -- 144

Handicap 15-28 Men
Winner: Viran Perera – 143
Runner-up: Gamini Jayaweera -- 144

Pam Fernando Trophy 2016 
Handicap Event 36 and below
Winner: Irene Scarth -- 146 Nett
Runner-up: Sumithra Ukwatte -- 147 Nett

Pam Fernando Challenge Trophy 2016 
Gross Aggregate 
Winner: Anouk Chitty -- 164
Runner-up: Tania Balasuriya -- 162

Sri Lanka Golf Union Seniors Championship 2016
Dr. L. V. R. Fernando Trophy (Aggregate Gross Score Two Rounds)
Winner: Rohan Fernandez -- 165
Runner-up: Dayananda Ukwatte -- 168

Havelock Trophy (Aggregate Nett Score Two Rounds)
Winner: Rohan Fernandez -- 139 
Runner-up: C. P. Ryan -- 143