Century plus old Ogilvy tees off today in hill country

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The excitement builds for the Ogilvy Challenge Trophy, which started way back in 1903 will once again go in as a board event, and NEGC Texas Scramble and Scotte Rowe will take place at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC) starting 11 January at their course in the hill country.

The tournament will tee off with the Scotte Rowe Stableford Non-Board Event exclusively for Gents.

On the following day (12 January), the spotlight shifts to the Ogilvy Challenge Trophy Stableford Board Event, another Gent’s tournament that demands consistency and focus across all 18 holes. As a board event, it carries historical prestige, attracting seasoned golfers eager to etch their names in the club’s legacy. Dr. Nayana Dehigama is the defending champion and cricket fame Olga Herath was the runner up at the last event.

The grand finale on 13 January will see the NEGC Texas Scramble, a dynamic team event featuring two gents and one lady per team. The Texas Scramble format fosters camaraderie and excitement, with players combining efforts to navigate challenging fairways and greens efficiently. On the same day there will be tree planting and installation of lake strainers to capture plastic waste to Gregory Lake in line with the Clean Sri Lanka national project.

NEGC which started its operation in 1891 had given the very best of tournaments for their members around the year. As golfers prepare to tee off in this highly anticipated event, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is set to deliver an extraordinary show of skill, sportsmanship, and passion for the game during the long weekend. The organising part is headed by NEGC Secretary Brig. (Rtd.) Nanda Hathurusinghe and its committee.

(SJ)

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