Ehantha wins Standard Chartered Priority Golf Championship

Ehantha Sirisena emerged the winner of the men’s category at the Standard Chartered Priority Golf Championship held at the picturesque Victoria Golf and Country Resort in Digana recently. Dhammika Prasad Ranasinghe was the runner-up.

In the ladies’ Division, Ahalya Rajan was the winner while Roshini Sangani was the runner-up. The Best Standard Chartered Staff Golfer award was won by Murray Fernandesz.

The competition was for the priority clients of Standard Chartered.

The exclusive two-day event brought together over 70 of the bank’s priority clients. They were treated to an exceptional experience that began on February 28 with a private express train journey from Colombo Fort to Kandy, and then to Victoria Golf Resort in Digana via luxury busses. Participants enjoyed luxurious accommodations in breathtaking properties surrounding the golf course, with the day culminating in an elegant networking dinner.

The championship teed off early morning on March 1, with players competing across the world-renowned course throughout the morning. The subsequent awards ceremony recognised outstanding performers in multiple categories, including separate championships for men and women. Adding to the excitement was the coveted prize of a brand new BYD Electric Vehicle for any player achieving a hole-in-one.

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka CEO, Bingumal Thewarathanthri, commented, “The Standard Chartered Golf Championship is our commitment to creating extraordinary experiences for our valued priority clients. The event extends beyond banking relationships to building meaningful connections in a setting that illustrates the affluent lifestyle that our priority clients appreciate.”

Chamikara Wijesinghe, Executive Director and Head of Wealth and Retail Banking Sri Lanka, added, “Returning to the Victoria Golf Resort for the second time highlights the success of this format. The combination of world-class golfing, luxury accommodations, and exclusive transportation creates an unparalleled experience that our priority clients eagerly anticipate each year.

Following the awards ceremony, participants returned to Colombo aboard the private train, concluding what has become Standard Chartered Priority Banking’s signature annual event.