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Great day 2 for Haroon Aslam
By Shamseer Jaleel
Haroon Aslam jumped up in his ranking with a superb four under par round to end on number five position along with Chanaka Perera at the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament which was worked off for its second day at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) Course in Rajawella.
This event is organized and conducted by Sri Lanka Golf Union.
K. Prabagran, the esteemed Sri Lankan Golf Pro, maintaining a firm grip on the leaderboard with a commendable total score of 144. Chasing closely behind, the experienced N. Thangarjah secured the second position with a score of 146, keeping the competition intense.
However, the real surprise of the day came from Haroon Aslam, the young sensational golfer playing in his home course who is currently studying and playing golf in the USA. With a remarkable four under par round, Haroon showcased his exceptional skills, making an astounding comeback from his disappointing nine over par round on the previous day. This impressive turnaround not only earned him applause from spectators but also secured him the top spot on the amateur leaderboard, jointly with Chanaka Perera.
Not to be overshadowed, the highly-rated Sri Lankan golfing sensation, Reshan Algama who had an ordinary 10 over par round on day one, came back with determination. He displayed great resilience and finesse, achieving a one over par round, bringing himself within striking range amongst the amateurs.
Amongst the other amateurs, G. Dhanaranjan claimed the third spot with a total score of 155, closely followed by Reshan Algama at 157, settling for fourth place. The competition among the amateurs is fierce, and their impressive performances are promising signs for the future of Sri Lankan golf.
As the players gear up for the last two days all eyes are on Haroon Aslam, who has stolen the limelight with his extraordinary comeback and is now a force to be reckoned with in the amateur segment.
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