The fifth edition of the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup Annual Golf Tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Eagles’ Golf Links, was successfully held on 01 November 2026 at the Eagles’ Golf Links, China Bay, Trincomalee. The tournament, which is open to both male and female golfers, brought together a large number of participants for a day of competitive golf and sportsmanship.

Ceylon Aeronautical Service (Pvt) Ltd sponsored this year’s tournament as the principal sponsor. The awards ceremony was held at the Marble Beach Resort, Trincomalee, under the patronage of the Director General of Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Dhammika Dias.

The tournament featured competitions in both men’s and women’s categories. In addition, the Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy was contested by golfers representing the three Armed Services, recognising outstanding golfing skills among military personnel.

In the Eagles’ Monsoon Cup, Captain Jayalath Perera of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged as the champion in the men’s category, while Ms Manori Jayakodi secured the championship in the women’s category. Mr Palitha Marapperuma and Ms Francisca de Mel were adjudged the runners-up in the respective men’s and women’s categories.

Meanwhile, the Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy in the men’s category was won by Wing Commander P.J.W. Pitawala of the Sri Lanka Air Force, while Captain H.D.S.N. Ranahansala of the Sri Lanka Army secured the championship in the women’s category. Commodore P.M. Mummullage of the Sri Lanka Navy and Wing Commander K.P.S.S. Lakshmi of the Sri Lanka Air Force were adjudged the runners-up in the respective men’s and women’s categories.

The successful conclusion of the tournament further strengthened the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie and fellowship among golfers from across the country and the three Armed Services.

Award Winners

Nearest to the Pin Monsoon Cup- Defence Challenge- Women 
Wg Cdr KPSS Laxmi (SLAF) 

Nearest to the Pin Monsoon Cup- Defence Challenge- Men
Commodore Manjula Piyathilake ( SL Navy)

Nearest to the Pin Monsoon Cup- Women 
Mrs. Francisca De Mel

Nearest to the Pin Monsoon Cup- Men 
Capt. Jayalath Perera (Retd)

Six hidden holes’ competition: The player with the best total net Stableford points over the six  hidden holes chosen by the Commander (3,5,9,12,14,17)
Commodore PM Mummullage (SL Navy)

Longest Drive Monsoon Cup-Defence Challenge- Women
Capt HDSN Ranahansala (SL Army)

Longest Drive Monsoon Cup-Defence Challenge- Men 
Capt PVT Mahesh (SL Navy)

Longest Drive Monsoon Cup- Women 
Mrs. Vivienne Fowlerwatt

Longest Drive Monsoon Cup -Men 
Maj Gen Srinath Rajapaksha (retd)

Ladies Runner-up - Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy 2026 (only for golfers from tri-services)
Wg Cdr KPSS Laxmi (SLAF)

Gents Runner-up - Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy 2026 (only for golfers from tri-services)
Commodore PM Mummullage (SL Navy)

Ladies Runner-up - Eagles’ Monsoon Cup 2026 
Mrs. Franscica De Mel

Gents Runner-up - Eagles’ Monsoon Cup 2026 
Mr. Palitha Marapperuma

Ladies Winner – Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy 2026 (only for golfers from tri-services)
Capt HDSN Ranahansala (SL Army)

Gents Winner – Eagles’ Monsoon Defence Challenge Trophy 2026 (only for golfers from tri-services)
Wg Cdr PJW Pitawala (SLAF)

Ladies Winner - Eagles’ Monsoon Cup 2026 
Mrs. Manori jayakodi

Gents Winner - Eagles’ Monsoon Cup 2026 
Capt. Jayalath Perera

Best Loser – Wooden Spoon 
Mr. Nimal Jayasinghe