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Royal Colombo Golf Club: Where Tradition Meets the Greens-by Kalani-eLanka Nestled amidst the urban hustle and bustle of Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) stands as a venerable institution that seamlessly blends tradition, elegance, and the thrill of the game. Established in [year], this prestigious golf club has been a haven for golf enthusiasts and a witness to the changing landscapes of both the sport and the city. The roots of the Royal Colombo Golf Club trace back to the colonial era when British officers sought a recreational escape. Established in [year], the club has retained its colonial charm while evolving into a modern golfing destination. The lush, manicured greens have borne witness to countless swings and strokes, creating a living history within its fairways. ...

Jan 6, 2024 Posted by In Articles, Kalani Prabodha Tagged
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Omega Trophy by Chatham Luxury Watches returns to the Royal Colombo Golf Club On Saturday 23 September, Chatham Luxury Watches brought The OMEGA Trophy back to the fairways of the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) for the 2nd edition of the highly-anticipated competition. Both competitors and golf enthusiasts alike celebrated the tournament’s return to the rolling greens of the country – following a 4-year Covid hiatus – with a day filled with entertainment, camaraderie, and of course, top-tier competitive golf. OMEGA is a name long established with luxury timepieces, but also in association with sport – golf in particular aligned with the brand’s philosophy of precision and distinguished history. As title sponsor of the prestigious OMEGA Masters and timepiece of choice for some of the game’s biggest hitters, it was only inevitable that Chatham Luxury Watches – authorised dealer for OMEGA in Sri Lanka – would bring together the luxury ...

Oct 10, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Enterprise Analytics sponsors the Royal Colombo Golf Club’s Monthly Medal tournament May 05th May 2023, Colombo: Enterprise Analytics (EA) will be the exclusive sponsor of the Royal Colombo Golf Club’s (RCGC) Monthly Medal for May 2023. The event will take place on the 12th and 13th May and will have a men’s, women’s and a junior category. Over 240 players are expected to compete over the two days. Applications will be open till 12pm on 10th May. Speaking about the sponsorship Janaka Bandara, Executive Director of Enterprise Analytics, said, “We consider it a privilege to associate ourselves with a club that boasts such a rich history. And as we speak with the custodians of that legacy – the committee of the RCGC – it is clear that they have a grand vision for the club that will enhance Sri Lanka’s position as a golfing hub and provide a unique experience ...

May 3, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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Good News From Jayam August 1, 2022 Pls Scroll Down 35 items Please click on link below for website and past issues goodnewsfromjayam.com   Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona Encourages Chinese Tourists to Visit Sri Lanka Addressing the Asian Marine Tourism Conference 2022 in Ningbo, China, Ambassador Palitha Kohona made a ringing call for Chinese tourists to visit Sri Lanka and enjoy it’s unmatched range of attractions. It is expected that China will ease its Covid related travel restrictions in the coming months. Dr. Kohona also discussed the potential for Chinese cruise ships to visit Sri Lanka with the vice president of the Chinese Cruise and Yacht Federation. Three million Chinese undertake cruise holidays annually. Urgent Medicinal Supplies From US to the People of Sri Lanka Consequent to the request of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington, D.C., and under the guidance of Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe, Heart to Heart International, a ...

Jul 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles, Jayam Rutnam Tagged , , , , , , , ,
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Anel De Silva & Sachin De Silva win 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tournament   Runner up Amal Cabraal and Harsha Abeywickrama Close finish on a better back count Colombo Sri Lanka – July 20th 2022:  The much awaited 111th W Shakspeare Golf Tournament teed off last Sunday at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, with Heritage Teas’ father and son duo Anel De Silva & Sachin De Silva emerging winners on a better score on the Back nine.  Both winners and runners up had a total score of 38 points played on a Stableford format and the winners edged out Harsha Abeywickrama and Amal Cabraal of the Sunshine Holdings team to the runner up osition based on the best score on the last nine holes. 22 teams vied for the W Shakspeare Shield which brings together two institutions with over two centuries of collective history – the 109 year old Carsons ...

Jul 26, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , , , , ,
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Sriyan Jayasekera : Promoting Thomian Goodwill Source:stcobasydney   Many of us know the name but given his self effacing nature he has eluded us for a number of years! Not this time Sriyan and we are proud to ‘unmask’ the mystery man behind the Thomian literature, emails, obituary notices and all matters relevant to STC that warrants sharing with the global Thomian community. A ‘Die hard’ who prefers being ‘behind the scenes’ his contribution in spreading the word to ‘Thomians Near and Far’ is well received and appreciated. Likewise every time someone sends him an ‘SOS’ to track someone down or share information , our veritable messenger pigeon, never fails to deliver. The DSA group forum he so meticulously runs speaks volumes of his ardor. Thank You Sriyan, for fostering the links between various sub-groups/OBAs and keeping us close to the Thomian mother ship. We hope, the vignettes we present, ...

Apr 3, 2022 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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    Nuwara Eliya golfers retake Burdett trophy after six years   Source:-Sunday Observer   The winning Nuwara Eliya Golf Club players comprising Priyanga Hapugalle, Manjula Chandrasoma, Kusal Johnpillai, Harsha Abeywickrema, Chanaka Perera, Chandana Weerasinghe, Amand Flamer Caldera and Affli Raheem with Cup Nuwara Eliya Golf Club clinched the 117th Burdett Trophy with a spectacular fight back over the Royal Colombo Golf Club at the RCGC fairways last Saturday. The day long tournament also featured the 80th Puffin Cup between the ladies of these two clubs along with the Masters Trophy and the 125th Anniversary Trophy which is played as a four-ball format. The ladies teed off first with the foursome format of play on a bright Saturday morning with strong winds adding up to the challenge. Teeing off next were the Burdett Foursomes followed by the Masters and the 125th Anniversary teams. The ladies returned with shared points of ...

Aug 5, 2019 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , Comments 0
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