SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic is back

SriLankan Airlines Golf Classic, the signature corporate sports event of the national carrier, will return to its calendar of events this year.

The tour, scheduled to take place from the October 17 to 19, will be held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).

More than 200 golfers are expected from the airline's network of countries, including United States, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India and Pakistan. They will contest through a round each on days two and three, in Gents' and Ladies' Gross and Nett Stableford Scores; Junior Division; Nearest to the pin; Longest Drive; Hole in One and Overall Winner of the Tournament. Winners will be determined through the points allocated over their two rounds and awarded attractive prizes, which include air tickets to destinations around the world.

"The SriLankan Golf Classic has been one of our most successful events in the past, attended by many international golfers and we are excited to relaunch it. By hosting and sponsoring events such as this, which attract large numbers of tourists and promote the country as a sports tourism destination, we hope to contribute to the national goal of increasing tourism," said SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena.

The Golf Classic will commence with a practice session on day one and conclude with an awards ceremony, followed by a gala dinner for golfers and their families.

The event combines golf with some amazing tour packages in Sri Lanka. Golfers and their families can enjoy a holiday in a tropical island with its vast bio-diversity and fusion of Eastern cuisine.

The official SriLankan Golf Classic website can be visited for additional details and will remain open for registrations till October 5. Details of the tour can also be obtained from relevant golf clubs.

Air tickets and ground packages are available for purchase through the SriLankan Airline's office and travel agents. Furthermore, ground packages can be purchased directly through the official ground handling agent for the event, Lanka Sportreizen (LSR).

The airline has sponsored many international sporting events, like golf, surfing and rugby football and they also introduced two events to its golfing calendar. The Toucheé Golf League held in December 2011, brought in veteran golfers from all parts of India and the SriLankan Airlines' Asia Pacific Senior Masters Championship held in February this year was the country's first Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour. The event drew 60 senior golfers, including professionals such as Mike Harwood, former USA PGA Tour cardholder and Thailand's Jamnian Chitprasong.

SriLankan has also sponsored other sporting events such as the SriLankan Pro Surf, International Rugby 7s, Night Racing and the American Football League.

For more details and registration visit www.srilankangolfclassic.com or contact the nearest SriLankan Airlines' office, travel agent or golf club, and for ground arrangements email [email protected]