Victoria Golf Course Explained

Golf Facility Name:Victoria Golf & Country Resort
Pushpin Map:Sri Lanka
Location:Victoria Golf Club Road,
Digana, Sri Lanka
Type:Private
Owner:Rajawella Holdings
Coordinates:7.2651°N 80.7743°W
Designer1:Donald Steel / Martin Ebert
Holes:18
Par1:73 (Mens) 72 (Ladies)
Rating1:73
Slope1:113

The Victoria Golf and Country Resort is one of the newest Golf Clubs in Sri Lanka.

The resort is situated on a former 209ha coconut and coffee plantation, located adjacent to the Victoria Reservoir. The concept was initially conceived by Mark Bostock, the former Chairman of John Keells Holdings in 1950s.[1] The 18-hole golf course was designed to USPGA specifications by golf architects, Donald Steel and Martin Ebert.[2] [3] Construction commenced in 1996 and was completed in January 1999. The course was named "Best in Asia" in 2005 by the publication Asian Golf, and is also ranked in the top 100 of "Most Beautiful Courses in the World" by Golf Digest.

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Notes and References

  1. News: John Keells sponsors Mark Bostock Memorial Trophy at Victoria, May 10–11. Sunday Leader. 4 May 2008. 8 January 2018.
  2. News: Victoria Golf Course wins award for BEST course in Sub-Continent. Abdeen, S.M. Jiffrey. Sunday Observer. 23 November 2014. 8 January 2018.
  3. News: Mark Bostock golf on July 28. Abdeen, S.M. Jiffrey. Daily News. 22 July 2012. 8 January 2018.