223 Model Farm Rd,
Gothamipura, Colombo 08, Western Province
Office
+94 1126 95 431Pro shop
+94 1126 91 401Fax
+94 1126 87 592Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - no effort to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential areas, Borella Cemetery and woodland.
Designer:
Moved to present location in 1896; most recent modifications by Donald Steel, assisted by Martin Ebert (1999).
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Located in Gothamipura / 4 km SE of central Colombo.
Royal Colombo Golf Club: Occupying a relatively compact space in the heart of Sri Lanka's capital city, "RCGC" is one of the world's oldest golf clubs outside the British Isles. Tucked into this pleasant tree-lined parkland course, you'll find a beguiling layout to test your full repertoire of golfing skills.
Occupying relatively flat terrain, and incorporating Donald Steel's modifications from the turn of the millennium, the layout comprises an out-and-back loop of eight holes, followed by one of ten. Here amongst the tightish and predominantly bunker-free fairways, a number of interesting ploys overcome the layout's lack of acreage.
The most interesting ruse of all, comes at the par-4 1st and 18th holes. They share the same not overly wide fairway. A traffic light system allows groups playing 1 and 18 to tee-off simultaneously.
At the heart of the course is a not overly large pond, which cleverly spreads itself out to create the threat of water at the 1st, 5th, 7th and 8th holes. Running through the pond, and in fact north-south through the entire course, is a railway line! A separate pond makes for an interesting approach shot at the straightaway par-4 2nd, while on the back-nine water only really threatens at the par-4 12th.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Caddies compulsory for visitors.
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King George V bestowed the Royal title on Colombo GC in 1928. It is the only golf club in Sri Lanka honoured by royal prerogative during the period of British rule (1815-1948), and was the second club outside the British Isles to be granted the ‘Royal’ prefix, after Royal Calcutta (founded 1829).
Sri Lanka's 3rd best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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