From left: Nations Trust Bank Consumer Banking Executive Vice President Sheahan Daniel, Nations Trust Bank Chief Marketing Officer Sanjaya Senarath, RCGC Captain Amrith De Soysa, RCGC Vice Captain Gehan Siribaddana and RCGC Marcom Secretary Rajeev Pandithage at the Nations Trust Golf Championship 2024 press briefing in Colombo – Pic by Ruwan Walpola
- 240 golfers in action in the main event
By Shamseer Jaleel
Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Golf Championship 2024 will tee off on 31 May (Juniors) and 1 June (main) at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). The main event will see 240 golfers teeing off in two batches the first one at 7 a.m. and the second one at 1 p.m.
A total of 240 golfers will be in action in their annual event which will be for the Private Banking, American Express Card holders and Inner Circle customers of NTB and selected RCGC members. This will be the 3rd edition of the tournament which will take place on 1 June. Gents and Ladies’ Winners, Runners-Up, Masters, and Seniors. Special awards will also be given for the Longest Drive at the 8th Hole, Closest to the Pin at the 13th Hole, and the Overall Winner of the Tournament too will be awarded.
The Junior event will see its very first year in action with the RCGC members kids will be in action with 2 age groups to be decided in the near future. This event
will tee off on 31 May.
NTB Chief Marketing Officer Sanjaya Senarath said: “We are pleased to host yet another enjoyable golf championship with RCGC. Last year’s event was a success, and we believe this year will offer an even better experience for our customers and business partners. We look forward to a vibrant day of golfing, camaraderie and building partnerships.”
Royal Colombo Golf Club Captain Amrith De Soysa said: “We look forward to this year’s Nations Trust Golf Championship. The tournament will celebrate the spirit of golf and support the golfing community in Sri Lanka, and significantly contribute to the growth of golf as a sport.”
Nations Trust Bank’s commitment towards this partnership with RCGC extends to the next four years promising an annual Nations Trust Golf Championship until 2028. The partnership provides a premier platform for golfers to compete and network, positioning it as the most sought-after event on the sports calendar for golf enthusiasts.