Dynamic Kaya makes promising start in Scotland

By Shamseer Jaleel

The opening round of the R & A Junior Open at Kilmarnock in Scotland saw promising young golfers Hyosong Lee, Shauna Liu, and Aidan Lawson sharing the limelight yesterday. 

Leading the Boys’, Scotland’s Lawson delivered a superb performance with a two under par round. His performance has set a high bar for his peers and put him in a strong position moving forward.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s, Kaya Daluwatte showed her consistent skills with a four over par round, tying for 23rd place out of 50 golfers in the Girls’ segment.

Daluwatte is well-placed to make the cut, her steady play reflecting a calm and focussed approach.

However, Sri Lanka’s Jevahn Sathasivam faced challenges on the course, finding himself at the 40th place among the world’s leading 65 players. 

Sathasivam will need to play an exceptional round to secure his place beyond the cut, adding an element of pressure and excitement to his next performance.

This year’s Junior Open is particularly notable as the R & A will award separate trophies for the first time since the tournament’s inauguration in 2000.

With the second round looming, the pressure is on for those looking to secure their positions and for those aiming to make a comeback. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of the Junior Open ensures that the excitement will only build in the days to come. 

The stage is set for an unforgettable competition with the hope of both Daluwatte and Satahsivam will make the cut.