{"id":4939,"date":"2025-10-21T18:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=4939"},"modified":"2025-10-21T18:41:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:11:20","slug":"v-t-sundaralingam-h-m-d-bandaranayake-and-yuvan-kanth-clinch-top-honours-at-the-cdb-september-medal-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylontribune.com\/?p=4939","title":{"rendered":"V.T. Sundaralingam, H.M.D. Bandaranayake and Yuvan Kanth clinch top honours at the CDB September Medal 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) once again teed up an unforgettable weekend of golf as the sponsor of the September Monthly Medal 2025 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), held on the 19th and 20th of September. The event, one of the most anticipated on the RCGC calendar, brought together top golfers across divisions, reflecting both the competitive spirit of the sport and the camaraderie it inspires.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s tournament carried added significance, coinciding with CDB\u2019s 30th anniversary celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The competition saw brilliant swings and pressure putts across the lush fairways of RCGC, with players battling it out in numerous categories. Emerging victorious in the Overall Nett category, V. T. Sundaralingam took the Men\u2019s title with a stellar 63 Nett (B\/B 9), while H. M. D. Bandaranayake secured the Ladies\u2019 crown, also carding an impressive 63 Nett. In the Junior Division, rising talent Yuvan Kanth clinched the Nett Winner\u2019s title with a 69 Nett, showcasing the bright future of golf in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p>The CDB September Monthly Medal not only highlighted outstanding golfing prowess but also created a unique space for networking, leisure and relationship-building. With every drive down the fairway and every putt sunk on the greens, CDB reaffirmed its role as a brand committed to creating premium experiences that go beyond business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About CDB<\/strong><br \/>\nCitizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) stands among the top four largest Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs) in Sri Lanka. CDB is recognised for its innovation in financial services, steadfast commitment to sustainability, and adherence to exemplary corporate governance. 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