Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, successfully hosted the 10th edition of the prestigious Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Colombo on 28th June 2025. The event took place at the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club, drawing high-profile personalities and members of the local business community.
Now recognised as one of the most prominent corporate golf tournaments in the world, the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup has grown significantly since its launch in 2013. Today, it brings together over 10,000 amateur players across more than 130 tournaments in 83 countries globally.
The Colombo tournament marked the 61st stop in this year’s global series, with winners earning a coveted spot in the Grand Finals in Türkiye later this year. There, finalists will tee off at the renowned Gloria Golf Club and enjoy a luxury stay at the Gloria Serenity Resort on the Turkish Golf Coast.
Udula Wijesinghe emerged as the Colombo Champion with a stellar 44 points. Dhammika Ranasinghe and Min Kyu Lee followed closely, placing second and third, respectively. The Closest to the Pin awards were claimed by Gehan Siribaddana (Men) and Heidy Rampinelly (Women), while the Gross Winner title went to K. Danushan with a score of 38.
Speaking at the event, Fatih Bozkurt, General Manager for Turkish Airlines in Colombo, stated:“We thank all our guests who made the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup here in Colombo a tremendous success. Once again, it was a thrilling tournament in the TAWGC series. Congratulations to our winner, Udula Wijesinghe – we wish him all the very best in Türkiye.”
Finalists from each global tournament will fly to Türkiye in Turkish Airlines’ award-winning Business Class, known for its luxury, comfort, and service.
Over the past decade, Turkish Airlines has played a significant role in positioning Antalya as a premier golfing destination through landmark events such as the Turkish Airlines Open and the World Golf Cup, strengthening Türkiye’s reputation in global sports tourism.
The Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2025 is proudly supported by Gloria Hotels & Resorts.
