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Royal Colombo Golf Club
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
18 Holes · Par 71 · Green fees on request · Parkland
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About Royal Colombo Golf Club
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Royal Colombo Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 parkland course on Model Farm Road in central Colombo (Colombo 08). The course is the Ridgeway Links, a name the club also uses informally as Ridgeways. Visitors are welcome by arrangement, which makes it an easy addition to a stay in the city.
- The club ranks as the second-oldest Royal golf club outside the United Kingdom.
- It is the oldest golf club in Sri Lanka.
- A clubhouse, practice range and pro shop are all on site.
- Walking is allowed. The course is walkable.
History of Royal Colombo Golf Club
The club was founded in 1879 on Galle Face Green. As membership grew, the green became overcrowded, and in 1896 the club moved to the Model Farm at Borella, where it still plays.
Signature holes at Royal Colombo Golf Club
This is parkland golf, with the interest coming from the club's long history rather than from any one signature hole.
When to play Royal Colombo Golf Club
Colombo is hot and humid all year, with heavy rain during the monsoon seasons. Early starts are the most comfortable for a round on foot, and a waterproof is worth packing outside the driest months.
Playing Royal Colombo Golf Club: tips
The club's central position lets you fit a round between engagements in the city. Allow time to arrange the booking ahead, since visitors play by arrangement.
— Weather at Royal Colombo Golf Club
Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit Royal Colombo Golf Club
223 Model Farm Road, Colombo 08
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Colombo Golf Club
Why is it called Royal Colombo?
King George V granted the club the right to use the Royal prefix in 1928, replacing its earlier name, the Colombo Golf Club.
How did the course get the name Ridgeway Links?
It was named after Governor Sir West Ridgeway.
How do visitors arrange a round?
Arrange it through the club, or book through a tour itinerary that includes the club.