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Sampath Bank sponsors Royal Colombo Golf tournament

12 Jul 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

Team from Royal Colombo Golf Club, including Amrith De Soysa – Captain, Gehan Siribaddanan – Vice Captain, Geera Gajamugan – Director of Administration and Shiran D. Rahuman – Manager of Marketing and Membership Services, stands on the left. De Soysa is seen receiving the main sponsorship from Ayodhya Iddawela – Managing Director of Sampath Bank PLC, surrounded by Tharaka Ranwala, SDGM – Marketing, Customer Care and Card Centre, Pujitha Rajapaksa, Chief Manager Marketing and Shantha Kalawitigoda, Manager Events and Activations

Sampath Bank announced its sponsorship of the prestigious July Monthly Medal Event at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), scheduled for July 12 and 13, 2024. 


The sponsorship was formalised during a cheque-handing ceremony on July 10, marking a significant collaboration between Sampath Bank and the RCGC.


The July Monthly Medal Event is a highlight on the golfing calendar, attracting over 300 golfers from across the country. The event will be held over two days, culminating in an award ceremony on the second day. Sampath Bank’s involvement acknowledges its commitment to fostering customer satisfaction and providing exceptional experiences for its valued customers.


Senior Deputy General Manager Marketing, Customer Care and Card Centre Tharaka Ranwala said, “Sampath Bank has always been a strong supporter of all sports, though golf has traditionally been less highlighted, despite its popularity among elite and high-net-worth customers within the banking industry. Sponsoring this event aligns perfectly with our new vision and strategy, which emphasises a greater focus on corporate customers and high-net-worth individuals. Although this is our first partnership with the Royal Colombo Golf Club, we bring extensive experience from our previous collaborations with the Tamil Golf Association’s events in the UK and Canada.”
The event features an array of attractive gifts and awards for the winners, with the Overall Winner receiving two Business Class return air tickets to Dubai and the Longest Drive Winner receiving dinner vouchers from luxury hotels in Colombo, along with RCGC vouchers. The best player among Sampath Bank customers will win a hotel package from a five-star hotel, while the Closest to the Pin Winner will receive dinner vouchers and RCGC vouchers. Furthermore, three Division Winners will walk away with attractive cash prizes.