Reshan Algama top ranked junior golfer will signify at the 76th US Junior Amateur Championship which will be worked off from 22 to 27 July at the Oakland Hills Country Club in USA. Reshan received this spot as he was within the top 600 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) as at May 2024.
Reshan’s presence in the US Junior Amateur Championship is predominantly historic, as he becomes the first Sri Lankan to take part in this tournament. This achievement adds to his remarkable record, having won local championships three times.
Charlie Woods, son of the legendary Tiger Woods, has also qualified. Challenging alongside such well-known young golfers will enhance Reshan’s experience and increase the event’s appeal.
Further to the US Junior Amateur Championship, Reshan’s world ranking has also exempted him from all introductory qualifiers for another prestigious event, the 124th US Amateur Championship. He will compete in the final qualifier at Dacotah Ridge Golf Club in Morton, Minnesota teeing off on 29 July.
Reshan’s swipe coach is Jehan De Saram, Anura Rohana, who helps with his course management, and Arjun Lal from India, who has been assisting Reshan in his mental strength.
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