HSBC Premier Golf Tournament set to tee off in Kandy

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fasa hamper Defending Champion Roshini Sangani holding the HSBC Premier Challenge Trophy

HSBC Premier will hold its annual Premier Golf Tournament at the scenic Victoria Golf and Country Resort (VGCR) in Kandy on 12 September.

The tournament, being held for the third year, will kick off with a one-of-a-kind pre-event, ‘kick 4 birdie’, at 6.00 p.m. on 11 September. Held for the first time in Sri Lanka, Premier Golfers will be required to come prepared to putt with a twist. The pre-event will be followed by a wine evening at the club.

This year’s tournament is expected once again to rally a large number of golf enthusiasts to compete for the HSBC Premier Challenge Trophy and a chance to witness the HSBC WGC Champions Golf Tournament, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China from 2-8 November. Roshini Sangani is the competition’s defending champion, having clinched the HSBC Premier Challenge Trophy in 2014.

CEO of HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives, Patrick Gallagher, commented: “Worldwide HSBC has sponsored over 35 international golf tournaments and taken world-class golf to China, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Brazil. In Sri Lanka, we are proud to be able to host an exclusive tournament for our premier customers for the third year and give them the opportunity to witness the HSBC WGC Champions Golf Tournament that is our flagship event held in China. As we look to create new experiences by hosting the annual tournament at new locations each year, we are happy to take the tournament to the scenic Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Kandy. We look forward to welcoming those who could not participate last year, to join the tournament this year and make it an enjoyable experience.”

This year will include many value-added benefits for all participants to afford Premier Golfers a truly enjoyable golfing weekend with their families. They can avail themselves to special savings on accommodation at Earl’s Regency Kandy from 11-13 September with a 50% discount on full board and half board bookings made through Aitken Spence Hotels on 2308408.

Furthermore, Premier Golfers can enjoy special deals along the way with a 25% saving during breakfast, lunch and dinner at the famous Ambepussa Rest from 11-13 September.

For those pressed for time or longing to experience an aerial view of the scenic city of Kandy, Cinnamon Air offers a special rate at Rs. 35,000 (per person) to and from the Victoria Golf and Country Resort with 11 and 13 September. Premier Golfers can book their seats by calling 0112475475 or 0775473262.

Moreover, Premier Golfers can gear up with an exclusive saving of 15 % on golf merchandise at the Pro Golf Shop outlets in Colombo (model farm road) and Kandy (Victoria Golf Club) from 10-13 September.