10 January 2025
The Faldo Series achieved a significant milestone at Royal Colombo Golf Club last weekend, introducing the Faldo Futures to continental Asia for the first time to run alongside their Junior Tour event. The 145-year-old venue, one of Asia’s most historic golf clubs, welcomed players as young as seven years old to compete across multiple age groups.
Faldo Futures
In the Futures Boys’ 11-12 division, ANU’s Lavindu Premaratna secured victory with rounds of 39, 34, and 35 for a 108 total. Revaan Amarasinghe finished runner-up at 113 with scores of 40, 35, and 38.
The Girls’ 11-12 division saw ANU’s Genuli Weerakoon triumph with rounds of 42, 43, and 41 for a 126 total. Clubmate Nimasha Iddamalgoda took second place at 161 with scores of 53, 51, and 57.
India’s Vivaan Singh claimed the Boys’ 9-10 title, posting rounds of 37, 37, and 39 for a 113 total. Jaeden Sathasivam secured second place at 124 with scores of 43, 38, and 43.
The Girls’ 9-10 division crown went to India’s Aashna Amogha, who recorded rounds of 45, 44, and 45 for a 134 total. Hong Kong’s Brighton Chan finished second at 142 with scores of 49, 45, and 48.
Thewusas Bandara Etipola dominated the Boys’ 7-8 division with rounds of 69, 57, and 57 for a 183 total. T. Onitha claimed runner-up honors at 187 with scores of 61, 65, and 61.
Faldo Junior Tour
Sri Lankan talent Kaya Daluwatte dominated the Girls’ U21 division and claimed overall honours, posting impressive rounds of 69, 69, and 70 for a total of 217. India’s Dia Kris Kumar secured second place with three consistent rounds of 75 for a 225 total, while compatriot Jeeva Ashok finished third at 238 with scores of 82, 83, and 73.
The Boys’ U21 division saw Haroon Aslam emerge triumphant with rounds of 72, 69, and 71, totalling 212. A compelling battle for second place ended in a tie between India’s Shamit Dakhane and Sri Lanka’s Yannik Kumara, both finishing at 213 with equally impressive scoring.
Another local talent, Jevahn Sathasivam captured the Boys’ U16 title with rounds of 73, 70, and 69 for a 212 total. Reshan Algama claimed second place at 214 with scores of 67, 73, and 74, while India’s Vivaan Ubhayakar completed the top three at 218 with consistent rounds of 72, 74, and 72.
The successful expansion of the Futures division to Asia marks a significant development for the Faldo Series. Division winners will now advance to the Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry during British Masters week, while the Junior Tour winners will be invited to compete at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Lang Co, Vietnam.
Royal Colombo’s hosting of this landmark event has established a new pathway for Asian junior golf development in their country. The tournament’s success demonstrates the strength of youth golf across the continent and opens new opportunities for Asia’s youngest players to compete on an international stage.
Royal Colombo Golf Club, Sri Lanka
