(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Prima, Sri Lanka’s leading nutrition company, continues its support for the development of junior golf, sponsoring the Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious Golf Championship, for the 16th consecutive year. Their commitment to nurturing young talent will once again shine at the Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024, featuring rising stars from Sri Lanka and overseas.
The championship will be held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) from 10 to 12 December, with practice rounds scheduled for 09 December. Tee-off is expected to begin at 8.00 AM each day.
Andy Wirawan, Group General Manager of Prima Group Sri Lanka, stated: “The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship is the benchmark for national rankings in Sri Lanka, and it has been a great privilege for Prima Group Sri Lanka to partner with Sri Lanka Golf for over a decade. We firmly believe that our sponsorship provides us with a unique opportunity each year to be part of a journey that recognises and empowers young, aspiring players, helping them to develop their potential and achieve excellence in the sport.”
Recognised as the benchmark for the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) in junior golf, the Sri Lanka Junior Open crowns the national junior champion in both the boys’ and girls’ categories, bringing gender recognition.
“As a longstanding partner in junior golf development, we’re delighted to sponsor the Junior Open Golf Tournament once again this year,” said Sajith Gunaratne, General Manager of Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka. “This tournament plays a vital role in fostering the next generation of golfers, and we’re proud to contribute to its success.”
Prima’s steadfast support has significantly shaped Sri Lanka’s junior golf landscape, empowering rising stars such as JevahnSathasivam, ReshanAlgama, Kaya Daluwatta, Adithya Weerasinghe, SitharaLorance, AnumiKarunathilaka, and Jacob Norton in the senior groups and LavinduPremarathne, RevaanAmarasingha, ThejasRathisKanth, and SenalNimsith in the junior category to shine on the course.
Ranil Pieris, President of Sri Lanka Golf, said, “SLG welcomes and is grateful for Prima’s enduring partnership. Prima has been instrumental in making this event one of the most sought-after tournaments of our national golf calendar. It showcases the talents of Sri Lanka’s young golf talent and is a testament to Prima’s commitment to the sport.”
As the title sponsor, Prima Sunrise Bread will provide nutritional support for all players throughout the championship. The tournament will conclude with a prize-giving ceremony on 12 December at 3.00 PM.
NilooJayatilake, Chairperson of the Junior Development Committee, highlighted the broader impact of Prima’s sponsorship. “Long-term commitment by Prima Sunrise, spanning over a decade, has instilled a competitive landscape for juniors to excel nationally and develop as junior golfers for national representation. Their sponsorship of the Sri Lanka Junior Open and Regional Junior Opens has been pivotal in this regard.”
The Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2024 promises to be a remarkable celebration of emerging talent, international camaraderie, and Prima’s enduring dedication to the sport
