Nuwara Eliya golfers retake Burdett trophy after six years   Source:-Sunday Observer   The winning Nuwara Eliya Golf Club players comprising Priyanga Hapugalle, Manjula Chandrasoma, Kusal Johnpillai, Harsha Abeywickrema, Chanaka Perera, Chandana Weerasinghe, Amand Flamer Caldera and Affli Raheem with Cup Nuwara Eliya Golf Club clinched the 117th Burdett Trophy with a spectacular fight back over the Royal Colombo Golf Club at the RCGC fairways last Saturday. The day long tournament also featured the 80th Puffin Cup between the ladies of these two clubs along with the Masters Trophy and the 125th Anniversary Trophy which is played as a four-ball format. The ladies teed off first with the foursome format of play on a bright Saturday morning with strong winds adding up to the challenge. Teeing off next were the Burdett Foursomes followed by the Masters and the 125th Anniversary teams. The ladies returned with shared points of ...

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Mahela Jayawardene holes a 20 foot putt to square the 116th Burdett Trophy Teams RCGC (L) and NEGC (R), who competed at the 116th Burdett Trophy – Source – Sunday Times Sri Lanka Mahela Jayawardene of cricket fame holed a 20 foot putt to square the 116th Burdett Trophy between Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) and Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). Brilliant sunshine greeted the 124 golfers who came up to Nuwara Eliya for the much awaited Burdett weekend last Saturday. NEGC hosted the 116th Burdett Trophy and the 82nd Puffin Cup which is a tournament between the ladies of these two most prestigious Golf Clubs in the country. The 125th Anniversary Trophy and the Masters Trophy were also played alongside these tournaments, thus creating an exciting atmosphere in the cool climes of Nuwara Eliya. The Puffin foursome teed off early that morning in chilly conditions and was followed by ...

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DR JANAKA GALLANGODA AND PRIYANGA HAPUGALLE WIN AT THE NUWARA ELIYA GOLF CLUB The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club comes alive every April as the two most prestigious events, the Captain’s Cup and the President’s Prize are conducted at this oldest Golf Course in Sri Lanka. Both these events are recognized as Board events with some very illustrious past winners such as Rusi Captain, Pheroze Billimoria, Ranil Pieris, Sunil Jayakoddy, Dr Thurairaja and Maj Gen Srinath Rajapakse. There was much enthusiasm amongst all participants this year with some leading contenders entering the tournament. Bright sunshine and immaculate fairways greeted the many Golfers who teed off soon after dawning the New Year with a traditional breakfast. The Captain’s Cup was won by Priyanga Hapugalle playing consistent golf with a one under par finish. Rohitha Silva came a close Runner up just one stroke behind. ...

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