Legends Tour to hit Sri Lankan shores
The Legends Tour announced the launch of the inaugural Sri Lanka Legends Golf Tournament presented by Intervest, to be held in January 2026 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC). This marks the first-ever Legends Tour event in Sri Lanka and is set to bring some of the world’s most celebrated senior golfers to Colombo.
“This is more than a tournament; it is a historic milestone for Sri Lankan golf. We are honoured to welcome the Legends Tour to our course, giving our members, local fans, and aspiring golfers the rare opportunity to witness world-class golf on home soil,” said Gehan Siribaddana, the Captain of RCGC.
The Legends Tour was announced at the legendary Ridgeways - Pic by Indika Handuwala
The tournament is hosted at the most prestigious, Sri Lanka’s oldest and Asia’s oldest golf course. Established in 1879, the Royal Colombo Golf Club, also known as the Ridgeways, is the second-oldest Royal Golf Club outside the United Kingdom and remains a central figure in Sri Lanka’s golfing heritage.
“We’re thrilled to tee off our 2026 season with the Sri Lanka Legends and even more excited to partner with Intervest and the Royal Colombo Golf Club,” said Legends Tour Chief Operating Officer Mark Aspland.
“Sri Lanka is a nation of natural beauty and sporting passion, and we look forward to showcasing the Legends Tour in this part of the world. This tournament marks another significant step in our mission to grow the game globally, providing fans with new opportunities to experience golf alongside some of its most iconic players. We can’t wait to get started,” he added.
The Legends Tour, formerly the European Senior Tour, was rebranded in 2020 and now features many of the sport’s greatest champions aged 50 and over. Its global schedule includes opportunities for amateur golfers to compete alongside legends such as Ian Woosnam, Jose Maria Olazabal, Colin Montgomerie, Paul Lawrie, Michael Campbell, and Paul McGinley.
The tournament will be sponsored by Intervest, a specialist provider of software solutions and shared services for the insurance and travel industries, headed by Ryan Hawsan, the founder and Chairman of Intervest and Chairman of the Legends Tour.