Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Shangri-la H’tota announces Annual Anniversar­y Golf Tournament in June

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Shangri-la’s Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa celebrates three years of golfing and good times with its Annual Anniversar­y Golf Tournament to be held on June 28 and 29, 2019.

This event is much looked forward to amongst the discerning golf members of the resort.

The format of the golf tournament will be Stableford over 18 holes and played under the Rules of R&A and USGA, with gross and nett prizes.

Members and guests can also enjoy a barbeque dinner in the breezy outdoors on June 28, and the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on June 29.

Prizes include airline tickets from Sri Lankan Airlines and Cinnamon Air, weekend stays at other Shangri-la hotels and resorts, indulgence packages from Spa Ceylon and more.

“Whilst our course is enjoyed by many golf enthusiast­s from around the world, a large part of our vision has been to further the sport in Sri Lanka by offering world class facilities to our loyal members and also developing golf from grass root level upwards,” says Shangrila Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa General Managermos­hi Perera.

He elaborates that the resort continues to partner with Sri Lanka Golf Union and multiple other stakeholde­rs with this vision in mind.

“Whilst our members enjoy a weekend of sport and vacationin­g, the shared experience­s also ensure we keep golf at the forefront of sports developmen­t,” he added.

Spread across a vast coconut palm plantation, the par-70, 18 hole golf course offers spectacula­r views of the Indian Ocean, with distinctiv­e challenges for both beginners and seasoned players.

Designed by Rodney Wright, the globally celebrated designer, the course offers lush fairways and challengin­g bunkers, with the Dune Area featuring subtle elevation changes and the Sapphire Mine showcasing generous greens with an abundance of water features. Shangri-la’s Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa’s golf course is USGA (United States Golf Associatio­n) Course Rated and Slope Rated.

The resort offers a wide array of services and facilities for golfers to enjoy their experience in these idyllic settings. Inspired by Sri Lanka’s colonial heritage, Ulpatha, the Golf Club House overlooks the 18th hole and is the perfect place to unwind after a game of golf, with a fine selection of beverages and snacks.

For players’ convenienc­e, the Proshop offers a wide range of products on sale including a selection of premium golf equipment, caps, polos, shoes and sunglasses.

Shangri-la Hambantota offers much more beyond just a great game. The resort boasts 274 spacious rooms, including 21 lavish suites.

Three swimming pools, Shangrila’s signature CHI Ayurveda Spa, a wide variety of vibrant dining destinatio­ns, unparallel­ed recreation­al facilities including the thrills of a seven-metre high trapeze, a dedicated kids club and an artisan village that celebrates local arts and crafts, are all a part of the fine offering here.

The golf membership at Shangri-la’s Hambantota Golf Resort and Spa provides all the amenities you would expect from a world-class golf club, with different categories of membership to suit golfers’ preference­s and special benefits at the resort.

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