NTB Golf Championship tees off on May 27

The Nations Trust Bank (NTB) Golf Championship 2023 will tee off on May 27 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). 

230 golfers have already registered for this mega event.

Tee off will be at 7 am.

NTB CEO Hemantha Gunetilleke said, "We are very pleased to partner with RCGC after a lapse of four years to host the NTB Golf Championship which is traditionally been one of the most sought-after events in the golf calendar."

"It’s great to see the enthusiasm building up in the last couple of weeks for this edition of the event. We have more than 200 players to tee off for this event."

Dr. Rohitha Silva, captain of the RCGC, said, “We are happy to partner with NTB once again and pleased to co-host the NTB Golf Championship 2023." 

"It will be a thrilling Saturday with lot of enthusiasm shown in the recent days by the golfers for this event." 

"We trust the event will contribute to the transformative season ahead for players, fans and the game of golf."

There will be awards for Gents (winner and runner-up), Ladies (winner and runner-up), Masters and Senior event winners. Further, there will be a special award for American Express Longest drive in the eighth hole while the Closest to PIN will be in the 13th hole.   Text by: Shamseer Jaleel / Pix by: Kithsiri de Mel