Lankan Golfers UAE Open on April 21

S M Jiffry Abdeen - Kandy Sports Correspondent

A full house of ladies and gentlemen golfers is expected at the Lankan Golfers UAE Open Golf Championship 2012 organized by the Victoria Golf and Country Resort which will be worked off at the beautiful 18 hole Victoria golf course at Rajawella off Kandy next Saturday April 21 commencing at 7.30 am.

Highlight of this championship a lot of complimentary attractions has been thrown in for the golfers to attract them during this holiday season.

The entry fee is just Rs 1,000 per golfer but there will be no green fees which is waived off even for non-members. Among the complimentary gifts, kits for all golfers, golf balls, shirts, caps etc.

In addition to this there will be a free golf clinic for newcomers as well as others who wish to sharpen their skills and this will be provided by seasoned golfers.

The top prize for the winners will be a paid golfing trip to Dubai where they will be afforded the opportunity to play in the best golf course in the Middle East.

This will be a single round Stableford golf championship with the winner decided on the nett scores.

In addition to this there will be other separate competition for ladies and gentlemen golfers such as the straight drive, longest drive. Nearest to the pin.

The Victoria region has been experiencing afternoon showers and this has resulted in the luxuriant growth of grass and the golfers will have to use their skills to come to terms with it. It will be very challenging for them especially if the ball comes fast off the rough.

The fairways too has been well maintained and all these has made the Victoria golf course the showpiece of the country.

For those wishing a quicker journey the SriLankan Airlines operates a air taxi from Colombo to Victoria and the docking pier is in very close proximity to the club house.