Donald Steel golf on Feb. 21

S. M. Jiffrey ABDEEN -Kandy sports corr.

The annual Donald Steel Trophy international golf competition organised by the Victoria Golf and Country Resort will be worked off at the picturesque Victoria golf course at Rajawella off Kandy on February 21.

First competition

Donald Steel trophy will be worked off for the 11th year in succession with the first competition dating back to 1999. In fact this was the first golf championship to be worked off at this golf course since it was opened in 1999.

It must be recalled that Victoria golf course was designed by that world renowned golf architect Donald Steel in 1997 and built and maintained to USGA standards. This beautiful golf course has brought honour to the country by being adjudged as the ‘Best Golf Course in the Sub-Continent’ twice during its ten year old history by the Asian Golf Digest. It is also ranked among the 100 most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Therefore it is no surprise that Victoria Golf Country Resort has named a trophy and competition to honour Donald Steel who designed this golf course. There will be other competitions such as Ebert Pot for men and for ladies Pam Fernando Cup and Victoria Bowl. In addition to this there will be also competitions such as longest drive, nearest to the pin etc for both ladies and gentlemen.

Most spectacular

Victoria’s par 73, 6933 yard championship course equals the finest anywhere. Three of the holes exceed 500 yards and sixth hole is the most spectacular with its tee set 100 feet above the fairway. To come to terms with it, a golfer will require drive combining distance, accuracy and nerves of steel. Such is the challenge offered by Victoria golf course.

Entry forms could be had from Victoria Golf and Country Resort, Royal Colombo Golf Club, Nuwara Golf Club or log into www.golfsrilanka.com or call Dhanushika 947778408 or Mega pro shop.