Royal Colombo opened in 1879 and is the second oldest ‘royal’ golf course in the world outside of the UK. It is a well-maintained 18-hole golf course that is generally flat and with large trees lining the fairways the course has old well established feel. At 6,560 yards, this par 71 course is not long but is pretty tricky.

Our Review

We played with two members, Priath Fernanado, the President of the Sri Lanka Golf Union and Rinal Pieris, both could not have made the round more enjoyable or informative as they shared their knowledge about the course and the history of golf in Sri Lanka. Enjoying their company plus the wonderful colonial clubhouse and the, at times quirky, course made for a super morning. It’s not often you wait for a train full of commuters to pass the tee box before you continue with your game!