Victoria Golf & Country Resort, Sri Lanka
A feature from the IAGTO Directory
2017
Victoria Golf & Country Resort, Sri Lanka
Victoria Golf & Country Resort, Sri Lanka Enjoy majestic golf on one of the world’s most beautiful courses In order to realise his dream of making a golf course in Sri Lanka, visionary leader Mark Bostock, together with British golf course architect Donald Steel and his colleague Martin Ebert, drew up a plan for an 18-hole golf facility. This was the beginning of the journey to build an award-winning golf course now known as Victoria Golf & Country Resort. Two years after construction commenced, 100 golfers gathered for the opening and played for the first Donald Steel Trophy, a handicap Stableford event. The award-winning Donald Steel-designed masterpiece lies sprawled among the hills and bordering the Victoria reservoir. It offers the most picturesque scenery and breathtaking views of nature. The par 73, 6,933-yard championship 18-hole golf course is maintained to international standards. Majestically crafted with magnificent fairways lined with trees, flowering shrubs and light rough add to the beauty of the course, while making it a challenging spectacle. Ranked among the 100 most beautiful golf courses in the world by Golf Digest, Victoria is home to a world-class golf course and is the perfect gateway from the whirlwind of city life to unwind, kick back and enjoy a game of golf. If golf is not for you, we offer a variety of activities representing unique opportunity for all our visitors. From the sports enthusiast to the nature lovers, our range of activities are sure to keep you entertained. Bring along your family and friends and make your experience more memorable.
Victoria Golf Academy Victoria Golf Academy is a centre of excellence for teaching golf. Devoted experts provide organised training and teaching camps in a perfect learning environment for all levels of players. Student-centred teaching tied with fun activity ensures all aspects of the game are covered and will encourage the more experienced golfers to explore their own swing. A well-stocked pro shop promises to meet your every golfing need while you play at Victoria. Experts will assist in ensuring you settle for the right equipment to enhance your play.
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Accommodation Victoria Golf and Country Resort is equipped with 10 chalets, two cottages and one villa offering all luxuries of a modern room yet preserving the cosiness and originality of its classic structures and interiors. The chalets, which adjoin the Araliya Restaurant and clubhouse, allow convenient commute to most activities offered. Comfortable seating on the veranda calls for hours of relaxing while soaking up the tranquillity of the property. Hidden away, the villa stands overlooking the Victoria reservoir. Popular for its classical flare and complete with three cosy rooms, the villa is perfect for holidaymakers, couples, families and groups of friends. The cottages are furnished with a cosy interior and are perfect for golfing groups. The standalone cottages offer guests the utmost privacy and are minutes away from the stables.
The Araliya Restaurant Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey. The Araliya Restaurant offers a variety of dishes ranging from traditional Sri Lankan to Western and Asian cuisines. The veranda is ideal to enjoy an alfresco meal. Join us at dusk and enjoy a spectrum of colour painting the skies as the sun sets, while you enjoy a refreshing beverage from our wide selection at the bar. We can create stunning spaces for you and your loved ones to enjoy a meal under the night stars overlooking the reservoir, bush dinners, breakfast by the reservoir, a picnic brunch, outdoor BBQs or even a tree top dinner. A scrumptious kid’s menu never fails to impress some of our biggest critics.
Weddings at Victoria Celebrate the beginning of your journey together with a memorable wedding day. Our philosophy is to provide superior service and personalised attention beyond your expectations. You only need to visit Victoria once to know that you have found the perfect venue for your wedding. Whether it is an intimate gathering or a cocktail reception, the refined charm of our clubhouse, the stunning views of the Knuckles mountain range and Victoria reservoir, our famed culinary offerings and our dedicated team will aim to exceed your expectations. For more information about Victoria Golf & Country Resort, visit https://golfsrilanka.com Copy supplied by Victoria Golf & Country Resort 55
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