Golf was introduced to Ceylon in 1879. In 1876, Queen Victoria was crowned Empress of India and with it the Indian subcontinent together with Ceylon became a focal point of the British Empire in Asia in the Victorian age. It…
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Golf in Ceylon
Golf is a global sport that has emerged in several forms – competitive among professional and amateurs, prestige and the list goes on. offers a healthy living formula that benefits all irrespective of age and gender.
How Golf Came to Nuwara Eliya
In 1869 the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club and golf course was established. When the British came to the island Nuwara Eliya was apparently a “wild open plain” with few inhabitants and no commerce or industry in the region. In 1818…
How Golf Came to Colombo
Established in 1879, The Colombo Club as it was then known began golf at the Galle Face esplanade was inaugurated despite not having clubhouse nor a proper golf course. The esplanade in itself was an impressive piece of vast real…
Golf For Health
Golf – For Health Golf is a sport that gives many health benefits across all ages and is especially beneficial for seniors of age 55 plus. It is a sport that can be enjoyed for recreation as well as competitive…