When it come to the tropical island paradise of Sri Lanka, most people will associate it with dense rainforests, beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures and high quality tea. Very few would associate the nation of Sri Lanka with the sport of golf, but surprisingly, the island has a respectable reputation when it comes to this elegant sport.

Hidden among the appeal Sri Lanka has for her rich heritage and even richer wildlife is a secret destination for golfing enthusiasts to take part in their favourite sport in courses that are like no other, scattered among the country’s glamorous cities and breathtaking countryside hills. These highly reputed courses have been elaborately designed from the ground up to provide a mix of golfing action and soothing relaxation.

If you are an international traveller unsure of how to find your way around Sri Lanka, there are various tours designed especially for you where you can be escorted to the various courses without having to worry at all about accommodation and meals. A tour operator such as Walkers Tours Sri Lanka is a popular destination management entity that provides special Sri Lanka holidays that focus on golfing in the island.

The courses one can play at are highly reputed, as well as unique to one another. The Victoria Golf and Country Resort is a prime destination for golfers and has been voted as the best course in Asia in 2005, and was additionally included in the list of ‘Top 100 Courses’ by Golf Digest. The island further includes three extravagant eighteen-hole golf courses, with two of them located in the serene hills of the countryside.

So if you are a golfer looking to experience your sport in the most unique and breathtaking of courses, take a trip to the island of Sri Lanka where your dream will come true.