8 January 2026
The Faldo Series returned to Royal Colombo Golf Club for its second edition, with 109 players competing across the Faldo Junior Tour and Faldo Futures divisions from 6–8 January in an event powered by DFCC Bank.
Kaya Daluwatte secured the Overall Championship and the Girls Under 21 title with a commanding eight-under-par performance across 54 holes. Her rounds of 65-77-66 showcased both attacking play and resilience, headlining a week that delivered standout individual performances and reinforced Sri Lanka’s position as a growing hub for junior golf in the region.
Daluwatte’s opening 65 set the tone, with four birdies through the first five holes establishing early control. Despite a challenging middle round, she closed with another 66 to seal victory and claim the tournament’s top honour.
In the Boys Under 21 division, Reshan Algama produced the week’s most memorable round—a second-day 63 featuring nine birdies and a single bogey. His 71-63-71 total left him at eight under par, seven shots clear of K. Dhanushan, who finished second at one under.
Vivaan Ubhayakar of Karnataka Golf Association secured the Boys Under 16 title at two over par with consistent rounds of 70-73-72. Karmanye Mahajan, also of the Karnataka Golf Association, finished second at nine over. Mira Bisineer Agrawal claimed the Girls Under 16 title at 41 over par, finishing ahead of Lorance Sithara Dedunu.
The Junior Tour portion of the event carried World Amateur Golf Ranking status for both boys and girls, adding competitive weight across all 54-hole divisions.
The Faldo Futures competition, designed for players aged 7–12, ran concurrently over 27 holes across three days. In the Boys 11-12 category, Syed Mahdi Mahbeer of Kurmitola Golf Club dominated at ten under par, posting a remarkable second-round 29. Vivaan Singh of To The Tee Golf Academy finished second at three under.
Abiman Wickramasingha Abeywardhana of Anuradhapura Golf Club won the Boys 9-10 division at seven over par, ahead of Jayith Minhas Guruge. In the Boys 7-8 category, Thangaraja Onitha Ometh and Rahein Manathunga shared the title after finishing tied on countback at 31 over.
Dulkini Subanya Kangara won the Girls 11-12 category at 33 over par, with Dinaya Sayumdee Saparamadu finishing second. Yasin Ayra Athar of Gujranwala Golf & Country Club claimed the Girls 9-10 title at one over par, ahead of Aashna Amogha of Karnataka Golf Association. Kyra Cader secured the Girls 7-8 division at 53 over, with Samyuktha Vignesshh of Coimbatore Golf Club finishing second.
Futures category winners earn invitations to the Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry in the UK this August, where they will compete alongside the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo. Junior Tour category winners advance to the 17th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Lang Co in Vietnam from 22–24 April 2026.
A pro-am held on 5 January served as a curtain-raiser for the championship, underscoring the event’s commitment to engaging the broader golfing community ahead of three days of competitive junior golf. With strong fields across both the Junior Tour and Futures divisions, the second edition at Royal Colombo reinforced the momentum behind junior golf development in Sri Lanka and across South Asia.
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Prize ceremony at Royal Colombo Golf Club
