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I was fortunate enough to play several courses in Sri Lanka, and whilst Kandy (Victoria) is the most beautiful and well maintained, Nuwara Eliya was my favourite because of it's charm and character. Pro Shop was actually better here, good selection of hire clubs and equipment/clothes to purchase. The course winds its way through the centre of the town, a few minor road crossings and shots needed, but you predominantly feel like you're isolated in the jungle and forest... Well, apart from some public paths where locals walk by. Course layout was interesting, and challenging without being difficult. Predominantly well maintained, some greens a bit rough, but good on the whole. Caddies could be a bit temperamental, but easy to just ignore and do your own thing. My favourite part of the day was in the charming and classy club house afterwards, beautiful building, furniture and decorations. Good food, and not too expensive. Cold beer. Smiles.

I'm hoping it was just a quiet time of the year, but Eagle Golf Links at Anuradapura has probably seen better days. It's at the airforce base which is cool. Has been raining heavily yesterday and this morning (yes I know not their fault), but finally stopped and I managed to get on the course. The set of clubs I'm renting seems like they're from from the 18th century, despite their website saying they had up-to-date equipment, but I manage to smash my first shot straight down the middle of the fairway. Then the fun starts... The electric cart slowly pushing its way through the heavy course. After the first few holes the grass gets thicker, the ground is so soft it's hard to hold the ball on the tee. The greens are rough and long, the last 4 holes the grass is knee high on the fairway. But I played alongside the airstrip and they were pushing around some heavy artillery, this was cool. The layout was pretty good, but course conditions were poor. Guys out cutting grass with brush cutters. Tee boxes and greens were thick and uneven. Service was great. Electric cart ran out of battery after 6 holes, so trudged the rest. Enjoyed the day, but hoping they give it some love again soon.