Golfscape, a leading online platform that lets golf enthusiasts discover and book tee times at world-classgolf courses in the most sought after destinations, has ranked Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa as the fourth of eighteen Greatest Golf Resorts across the globe. Golfscape ranks these golf resorts on the criteria of quality of services, club facilities, location, and the aesthetics of the course. The list of awardees includes golf resorts from Portugal to Hawaii, with Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa being the only winner in Sri Lanka.

Spread across a vast coconut palm plantation, the par-70, 18-hole golf course at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, with distinctive challenges for both beginners and seasoned players. Designed by Rodney Wright, the globally celebrated designer, the course offers lush fairways and challenging bunkers, with the Dune Area featuring subtle elevation changes and the Sapphire Mine showcasing generous greens with an abundance of water features. Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa’s golf course is USGA (United States Golf Association) Course Rated and Slope Rated.

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa offers a wide array of services and facilities for golfers to enjoy their experience in these idyllic settings. Inspired by Sri Lanka’s colonial heritage, Ulpatha, The Golf Club House overlooks the 18th hole and is the perfect place to unwind after a game of golf, with a fine selection of beverages and snacks. For players’ convenience, the Proshop offers a wide range of products on sale including a selection of premium golf equipment, caps, polos, shoes and sun glasses.

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