April 13, 2012: Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives has introduced the country's first nine-hole recreational golf course at the resort. Opened in March 2012, the new course sits on seven and a half hectares of land at the southern end of the island.
Spectacular sights await guests at each of the nine holes, mostly par three and averaging 123.4 yards in length. The course has also been developed keeping the island's natural beauty in mind, enhancing existing flora to highlight the gleaming ocean and turquoise lagoon along a scenic walking path.
To commemorate the event, the resort is offering an introductory golf package valid till May 9, 2012. For a minimum stay of four nights, guests may enjoy one complimentary green fee for two persons for bookings in a Pool Villa, Deluxe Pool Villa, Water Villa, Ocean View Villa or Beach Villa. The resort will also waive the daily green fee for bookings in a Tree House Villa, Two Bedroom Beach Villa, Villa Muthee or Villa Laalu.
