China Bay to lighten up with Commanders Cup Golf

Air Force Golf Course in Trincomalee 

Shamseer Jaleel reporting from Trincomalee

The 8th edition of the Sri Lanka Air Force conducted annual Commander’s Cup 2021 organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Golf Committee will tee off today and will continue till 24 January at the picturesque Eagles Golf Link located in China Bay, Trincomalee.

The championship will see more than 100 keen golfers teeing off in this annual event which is considered the blue ribbon of the Sri Lankan golf calendar. Very strict health guidelines will be followed by the organisers who will also support the holding of the annual Inter Club Sevens rugby event later next month. 

Hats off to the new Air Marshal the former Dharmaraja College, Kandy all-round sports personality Sudharshana Pathirana, who has gone out of his way along with his hardworking committee headed by Air Commodore Prasanna Ranasinghe to hold these two mega event during this tough situation in the country and around the globe.

Along with the main event (Commander’s Cup) there are few more special Awards on offer, including the special Eagles Challenge Trophy for the Best Golfer from the Tri Forces and awards for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and for the Minimum Putt in four selected holes.