Former tennis star Rajeev Rajapakse became the overall winner of the HSBC Premier Golf Tournament that was played at the Nuwara Eliya golf course over the weekend.
Rajapakse obtained a Stableford score of 37 points to clinch the HSBC Premier Challenge Trophy and was also the winner of the A division.
Nishan Premathiratne was adjudged overall winner in the C Seniors and women’s division with a score of 37 points. Rohith Silva won the B division with 35 points and better back nine and Janaki Sugathapala won the Ladies division with 33 points, while Nimal Perera won the Seniors division with 32 points.
The two overall winners were each presented with fully sponsored hospitality packages to watch the HSBC WGC Champions held in China, an opportunity to see many top golfers in the world at the Sheshan International Golf course in Shanghai, from October 31 to November 3.
Ravi Liyanage and Manjula Lanerolle became the ultimate winners of the pre-event held on August 30 called the “Roll a Putt under the Stars”.
Award Winners:
‘Role a Putt under the stars’ Winners: Ravi Liyanage/ Manjula Lanerolle
Longest Drive and closest to the pin: Praveen Dias
Best Score on the 3 Hidden Holes: Tyeab Akbarally
Winner Ladies: Janaki Sugathapala 33 Points
Runner-up Ladies: Ahalya Rajan 31 Points
Winner Seniors Nimal Perera 32 Points
Runner-up Seniors: Kumar Boralessa 28 Points
Winner C division: Nishan Premathiratne 37 Points
Runner-up C division: (19-28) Suvin Wettimuny 36 Points
Winner B division: Rohitha Silva 35 Points B/B9.
Runner-up B division (10-18) Lee Chong Pa 35 Points
Winner A division: Rajeev Rajapakse 37 Points
Runner-up A division: (0-9) Mahela Jayawardena 29 Points
Overall Winner: (Seniors & Ladies & C): Nishan Premathiratne 37 Points
Overall Winner (A&B) & HSBC Premier Challenge Trophy
Rajeev Rajapakse 37 Points