Asia's Emerald Isle

Home to just a handful of courses, Sri Lanka might lag behind some of the region's most popular destinations in respect of playing opportunities. But with a tradition in the Royal and Ancient game virtually unmatched in this part of the world, golf is the perfect complement to a visit to this rejuvenated nation's many off-course wonders

Soar With SriLankan Airlines

An Indian golfer at the SriLankan Airlines Classic

Regional amateur golfers looking for a challenge will have the opportunity to tee-off at the beautiful Victoria Golf Club near Kandy when SriLankan Airlines hold its 14th annual Golf Classic in October.

This year's tournament will take place from 23-27 October. Located in the Kandyan mountains, the Donald Steel-designed course is surrounded on three sides by picturesque Victoria Reservoir and set amidst the native forests of central Sri Lanka.

SriLankan Airlines will be offering special concessionary airfares and tour packages to all participants – anyone with a valid handicap can apply – and accompanying persons, making entry to the tournament an excellent way to combine golf with some of the island's better-known historic and cultural sites.

The competition will be contested in a 36-hole stableford format with a range of prizes on offer courtesy of SriLankan Airlines, which will be presented at the tournament closing gala dinner.

For more information about the tournament visit www.srilankangolfclassic.com or call the carrier's Hong Kong reservations office on (852) 2521 0708.

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Written by Alex Jenkins

Photography by AFP

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