In supreme class, top class golfer and Defending Champion Amrith de Soysa booked his semi final berth plus kept his hopes alive in defending his title at the 102nd Royal Colombo Golf Club, Club Championship, which saw its quarter final stages being worked off at the RCGC Course in Borella.

Meanwhile, Jacob Norton received a walk over from Vinod Weerasinghe while two other top contenders and youngsters, Reshan Algama and Vinuda Weerasinghe, too booked their final 4 berth. 

It was not an easy path for Reshan Algama as he was taken into two extra holes by Jevahn Sathasivam. Jevahn, the 15-year-old school boy from Asian International School, was in sparkling form and came so close but missed out in the 18th hole when he missed a 5-feet putt.

Reshan started off well, going one up on the 3rd and Jevahn played out of skin to be 2 up playing the 16th. It was a solid comeback from Reshan, with Jevahn making some errors on the 18th, which opened the door for Reshan to all square on the 18th. The 1st play-off hole once again saw Jevahn pull off a remarkable 3rd shot to half the 1st play off hole. Reshan used all his experience to save par on the 2nd hole play off, thus winning a tantalising game.

The battle between Vinuda and Shamal too went into an extra hole and in the end, youngster Vinuda, playing cohesive golf, booked his semi final berth.

Meanwhile, the ladies segment in Bronze and Silver too moved towards its semi final stages. The final stages of both the gentlemen and ladies will take place today (13) at RCGC.

Quarter finals results

Amrith de Soysa beat Thejas Rathis Kanth 5/4

Vinod Weerasinghe conceded a walk over to Jacob Norton

Vinuda Weerasinghe beat Shamal Perera in the 19th hole

Reshan Algama beat Jevahn Sathasivam in the 20th hole