FOURTH EDITION OF EAGLES’ MONSOON CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT DRAWS TO A CLOSE AT CHINA BAY
The Sri Lanka Air Force, in collaboration with Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, successfully concluded the fourth edition of the Eagles' Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament today (11 January 2026) amidst the picturesque backdrop of China Bay, near the harbour city of Trincomalee. Adding to the prestige of the occasion, Aviyana Ceylon Resorts sponsored the tournament, enhancing its grandeur and providing a memorable experience for all participants.
The tournament, conducted under the Stableford Scoring System, commenced in the morning with the participation of 80 enthusiastic golfers, including 13 women golfers. The tournament was officially inaugurated when one of the former Commanders of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody, took the first tee-off, marking the start of a highly competitive and enjoyable day of golf.
Wing Commander Lakmal Gunewardene (Retd) secured the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Trophy, achieving the highest score in the Gents' category, while Mrs. Pravina Dunuwille emerged as the Ladies' Trophy winner. Wing Commander Nalin Bentharaarachchi (Retd) claimed the Runner-up position in the Gents' category, and Mrs. Niloo Jayathilake was awarded the Ladies' Runner-up position. In addition, Mr. Buddika Amarasinghe and Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody received accolades for the Longest Drive and Nearest to the Pin, respectively, in the Gents' category, while Mrs. Sandra Cadien secured the Longest Drive in the Ladies' category. The Wooden Spoon was awarded to Mr. Nimal Jayasinghe.
The Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy, presented to members of the Tri-Services in the Men's category, was won by Wing Commander Asantha Gunaratne from the SLAF. Lieutenant Commander Mevan Perera from the SL Navy was the Runner-up for the Defence Challenge Trophy. Commodore Mangala Mummullage received the award for the Longest Drive in the Defence Challenge category.
The Best Total Net Score in the Six Hidden Holes competition segment was achieved by Wing Commander Lakmal Gunewardene (Retd) and Group Captain Prabath Wijekoon received the Commander’s Island Green Award for the 2025 year’s Eagles' Monsoon Cup iteration.
The awards of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup were presented at a gala Awards Ceremony held at Eagles’ Golf Links during the evening of the same day. The Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias, graced the Awards Ceremony as the Chief Guest. Further, Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkodi, Chairman of SLAF Golf, Air Commodore Erandika Gunewardene, Secretary of Air Force Golf Links and Courses, Group Captain Asanka Rathnayake, Secretary of Air Force Golf, Wing Commander Thushan Fernando, Sales Manager of Aviyana Ceylon Resorts, Mr. Suranga Fernando (representing the Chairman of Aviyana Ceylon Resorts) and other golf enthusiasts attended the ceremony.
Finally, all participants of the tournament departed with an abundance of enjoyable experiences and lasting memories from the third edition of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament.
The tournament, conducted under the Stableford Scoring System, commenced in the morning with the participation of 80 enthusiastic golfers, including 13 women golfers. The tournament was officially inaugurated when one of the former Commanders of the Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody, took the first tee-off, marking the start of a highly competitive and enjoyable day of golf.
Wing Commander Lakmal Gunewardene (Retd) secured the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Trophy, achieving the highest score in the Gents' category, while Mrs. Pravina Dunuwille emerged as the Ladies' Trophy winner. Wing Commander Nalin Bentharaarachchi (Retd) claimed the Runner-up position in the Gents' category, and Mrs. Niloo Jayathilake was awarded the Ladies' Runner-up position. In addition, Mr. Buddika Amarasinghe and Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody received accolades for the Longest Drive and Nearest to the Pin, respectively, in the Gents' category, while Mrs. Sandra Cadien secured the Longest Drive in the Ladies' category. The Wooden Spoon was awarded to Mr. Nimal Jayasinghe.
The Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy, presented to members of the Tri-Services in the Men's category, was won by Wing Commander Asantha Gunaratne from the SLAF. Lieutenant Commander Mevan Perera from the SL Navy was the Runner-up for the Defence Challenge Trophy. Commodore Mangala Mummullage received the award for the Longest Drive in the Defence Challenge category.
The Best Total Net Score in the Six Hidden Holes competition segment was achieved by Wing Commander Lakmal Gunewardene (Retd) and Group Captain Prabath Wijekoon received the Commander’s Island Green Award for the 2025 year’s Eagles' Monsoon Cup iteration.
The awards of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup were presented at a gala Awards Ceremony held at Eagles’ Golf Links during the evening of the same day. The Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias, graced the Awards Ceremony as the Chief Guest. Further, Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkodi, Chairman of SLAF Golf, Air Commodore Erandika Gunewardene, Secretary of Air Force Golf Links and Courses, Group Captain Asanka Rathnayake, Secretary of Air Force Golf, Wing Commander Thushan Fernando, Sales Manager of Aviyana Ceylon Resorts, Mr. Suranga Fernando (representing the Chairman of Aviyana Ceylon Resorts) and other golf enthusiasts attended the ceremony.
Finally, all participants of the tournament departed with an abundance of enjoyable experiences and lasting memories from the third edition of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Golf Tournament.
