The Ceylon Golf Leage(CGE) of which former Sri Lanka cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene is the founder in a passion after his great cricket career saw Sri Lanka’s first-ever franchise – format which is the city’s pride meet sporting excellence yesterday in In this tournament eight power house team tee off representing iconic cities across the island battle out over three days at the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club from 5th to 7th December 2025.
The eight teams which participated are – Trinco Sharks, Sigiriya Hornets, Hambanthota Tuskers, Galle Ballers, Nuwara- Eliya Panthers, Colombo Aces, Kandy Kings and Anuradhapura Gladiators.
The league also brings together a power house of lineup of patners who share a vision for a new era of Sri Lankan sport. Sampath Bank Private Banking joined as the tittle partner, with Hutch Sri Lanka powered by and Master Card as event partner. They are joined by spinner as the energy drink partner, Sports Nutrician Hub as Hydrajan partner, Marina Square as the property partner, MPower Capital partner as financial services partner, Izuzu as the Automobile partner, Cinnamon Grand Hotel as the Hospitality Partner and Ewis as the Technology Partner.
CGL Stakeholder and Cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene said, the Ceylon Golf League is a fresh chapter for golf in Sri Lanka, one that blends the tradition with the excitement of franchise sport. It is a unique opportunity for corporate align with a premium sporting property, connects with high value audiences and play a part of growing the games reach.
With eight franchises already on board, the stage is set for a league that deliver a competition, prestige and long term valued for everyone involved.
Nuwara-Eliya Panthers won the inaugural tournament and emerged of the Champions at the Ceylon Golf League finishing ahead of the Trinco Sharks in the final standings after a strong performance when it mattered most and the Hambanthota Tuskers won the third place in the tournament
Here are the Inaugural tournament Champions, Runners- up and third Place winners receiving their awards at the awards ceremony.
PICTURES BY – HERBERT PERERA
