Sri Lanka is relatively unknown in the field of Golf, but surprisingly the country has two of the finest 18 hole courses in Asia. In fact the association with golf is more than a century and the Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship, which was instituted in the year 1891 follows the British Amateur as the oldest national championship in the world.
The three courses are situated in Colombo, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya. Colombo at sea level and Nuwara Eliya at an elevation of 2'070 m have distinctly different terrain and climate conditions. This contributes to the enjoyment and challenge as you could be playing golf in three different countries.
Holes: 18
Metres: 5770
This club's history goes back to 1879. It features many water hazards starting with the first hole. At the 6th hole, golfers meet the Kelani Valley train which passes across the fairway.
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6877
Par: 73
Opened in January 1999. Designed by Donald Steel & Company. Set in Sri Lanka's central mountains right on the shores of the Victoria Reservoir.
Address: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Holes: 18
At the base of Mount Pidurutalagala in the heart of tea country. At 1890' above sea level, it features fir lined fairways, bunkers and scenic surroundings. The 9th is an island green surrounded by bunkers. Water (rivers) come into play on 6 holes.
104 Nawala
Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05 , Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94-11) 2589960, 2589966, 2580742, 2503750-54
Tele fax: (+94-11) 2589968, 2503755.
E-Mail: tours@ronanair.com