Golf in the Hill Country

Sri Lanka’s central highlands provide stunning and dramatic scenery for those seeking to escape from the clamour and noise of city life and relax with a calm round of golf in utterly tranquil surroundings.

This was certainly the mind-set of the Scottish solider who built the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club in 1889. One of the oldest golf courses in Asia, it was originally created to offer entertainment and respite for the British servicemen stationed in the surrounding areas, and remains one of the best things to do in Nuwara Eliya, is a must-do for any golf enthusiast.

Set 6,200ft above sea level amidst the endless lush green tea fields of the surrounding plantations, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club enjoys picturesque surroundings and is home to a variety of tropical flora and fauna. The course is well-kept and pleasantly challenging, suited to those who have some golfing experience.

After a thrilling round, enjoy a meal or a drink at the clubhouse and bar, which still retains its colonial architecture and atmosphere and houses pictures and information relating to the history of the club. Settle down by the log-fire on a cool evening and take in a beautiful sunset over the course.

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