Shangri-La Hambantota recognised among world’s finest golf resorts

SET along Sri Lanka's unspoilt southern coastline, Shangri-La Hambantota has been ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100—World Resorts, placing it among the most respected golf and resort destinations worldwide.

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The Golf World Top 100 ranking celebrates far more than exceptional golf. It recognises resorts that deliver a complete play-and-stay experience — where championship courses are matched by refined hospitality, a sense of place and experiences that resonate long after the final round is played. It is within this context that Shangri-La Hambantota has secured its place.

The resort's 18-hole championship golf course, designed by acclaimed architect Rodney Wright, is deeply rooted in its natural surroundings. Routed through coconut palms and framed by lakes, open skies and the Indian Ocean beyond, the course offers a playing experience that feels immersive rather than imposed.

As Golf World Top 100 Editor Chris Bertram describes: "It sits in a beautiful, natural setting and is surrounded by wildlife."