Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa together with HSBC Future Lions  hosted the Inter-Provincial Golf tournament last week, a press statement said. The HSBC Future Lions initiative has been leading the way in thegolfing arenaby supporting local children to excel in the sport. Shangri-La’s Hambantota stepped in to hostthe three-day tournament with accommodation, opening up a world class, golfing experienceon its par-7018-hole golf course to the youth. The event kicked off with the players checking-in to the resort on 27 August for the tournament draw and practice sessions. The first day of the tournament teed off on Wednesday 28 August at 8.30 a.m. with a total of 20 junior golfers from areas such as Hambantota, Kilinochchi, Diyathalawa and Welisara, taking part.The format of the golf tournament wasStrokeplay over 18 holes and played under the Rules of R&A and USGA. Players appreciated the idyllic settings of the par-70, 18-hole golf course spread across a vast coconut palm plantation, with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. The course offers lush fairways and challenging bunkers, with the Dune Area featuring subtle elevation changes and the Sapphire Mine showcasing generous greens with an abundance of water features, with challenges for beginners and professional golfers.  Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa’s golf course is USGA (United States Golf Association) Course Rated and Slope Rated. “It has been a rewarding experience for my team and I to host the Inter-Provincial Golf Tournament 2019 at the resort together with HSBC Future Lions, and provide a platform for the development of local talent”, says Moshi Perera, General Manager of Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa. “By engaging youth from grassroot levels in world class facilities, the resort hopes to actualise our vision of inspiring and building confidence in young golfers to take the sport to greater heights in the country.” The Awards Ceremony for the Interprovincial Golf Tournament 2019was held in the evening on Thursday 29 August at Ulpatha, the resorts Club House overlooking the 18^th green. Ms. D.P.M.N.S. Kaushalya (Hambanthota) emerged as overall winner. Whilst Master. P.P.ThirushaRashinda(Hambanthota) and Master. SuthaskaranSukiaran(Kilinochchi) was named the overall 1^st runner-up and 2^nd runner-up respectively. Team Kilinochchi emerged as overall team winner and Team Hambantota emerged as runner-up in the team category. Prizes for winners included stay vouchers and trophies from the resort, and much valued merchandise from HSBC. Shangri-La’s Hambantota offers much more beyond just a great game. The resort boasts 274 spacious rooms, including 21 lavish suites. Three swimming pools, Shangri-La’s signature CHI Ayurveda Spa, a wide variety of vibrant dining destinations, unparalleled recreational facilities including the thrills of a 7-metre-high trapeze, a dedicated kids club and an artisan village that celebrates local arts and crafts, are all a part of the fine offering here. The golf membership at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Golf Resort & Spa provides all the amenities you would expect from a world-class golf club, with different categories of membership to suit golfers’ preferences and special benefits at the resort.