11 September, 2022
Nirekh Tejwani at 16-years became the youngest golfer to win the 132nd Sri Lanka Amateur men’s golf championship after the legendary Pin Fernando at the RCGC course yesterday.
Taniya Balasuriya repeated her performance of the last time to emerge the Ladies golf champion after a close win over her sister Sherin Balasuriya in the final.a
This finished in a close contest with Sherin leading and it was only in the final hole that Taniya played excellent golf to end up in front.
Tejwani said that he was happy that the course was in fabulous condition on the last two days.
“I have learnt to stay calm and a lot of deep breathing helped me to keep my mind clear and concentrate well,” said the champion.