Sampath Bank tees off third consecutive year as RCGC Medal Tournament Title Sponsor

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Sampath Bank Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Sanjaya Gunawardana (5th from right) presents a cheque to RCGC Captain Mahela Jayawardene (3rd from left). Also present are Sampath Bank Senior Relationship Manager Sajeewa Wanaguru, Head of Private Banking Shyanika Hewage, Deputy General Manager – Consumer and SME Banking Asanka Liyanage and Chief Business Intelligence Officer Darshin Pathinayake, along with RCGC Vice Captain Dihan Dedigama and Manager – Marketing and Communications Shiran D. Rahman.

Sampath Bank Private Banking has been named Title Sponsor of the latest edition of the Royal Colombo Golf Club Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, marking its third year of association with the event.

The two-day tournament commenced yesterday, bringing together over 300 players from across the island.

This sustained partnership reflects a clear and consistent direction, where Sampath Bank Private Banking continues to align with events that create meaningful connections and shared experiences as part of a broader, lifecycle-led approach to client engagement. The Royal Colombo Golf Club, long regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s golfing landscape, offers an environment where relationships are built with intent, mirroring an approach that extends well beyond transactional interactions.

Sampath Bank Deputy General Manager, Consumer and SME Banking Asanka Liyanage said: “Sampath Bank Private Banking is designed as a proposition that goes beyond conventional banking, bringing together bespoke banking privileges, curated wealth and legacy strategies, and experiences that extend into lifestyle and personal interests. Our continued role as Title Sponsor reflects a deliberate commitment to creating opportunities for meaningful engagement in spaces where relationships are built over time.”

The tournament continues to evolve in scale and stature, introducing a series of elevated rewards that add to its competitive appeal. The overall winners will receive Business Class return tickets to Singapore, while a defining highlight this year is the introduction of a Rs. 2 million cash prize for a Hole-in-One achievement. The tournament will also feature dedicated male and female categories exclusively for Sampath Bank clients.

The tournament will culminate in a grand prize-giving ceremony, followed by an exclusive cocktail reception, creating a natural extension of the experience where players and guests can engage, connect, and reflect in a relaxed setting. Sampath Bank Private Banking’s presence at the Royal Colombo Golf Club reflects a considered alignment with platforms that embody both distinction and relevance. Bringing together sport and social interaction, the partnership creates an environment conducive to meaningful connections, reinforcing a proposition that goes beyond banking to deliver experiences that resonate well beyond the course.