Mercedes-Benz, the world’s number one luxury automobile marque, concluded the MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka Country Final 2017, the most exclusive tournament of its kind in Sri Lanka, organised by the sole authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Sri Lanka, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), and held at Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa. Signifying the fusion of power and exclusivity, of performance and intelligence, Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of many of the biggest strides in luxury automobiles in the world. So it was with the Country Final, which provided an opportunity for owners of the three-pointed star to play their masterstrokes and witness the evolution of intelligence.
The tournament was divided into four main handicap divisions, with Division A, B and C being won respectively by Mr Ivor Maharoof, Mr Sunil Udalagama and Mr S. Jegatheeswaran, and Division D, which was reserved for female players, being won by Mrs Usha de Silva. In addition, winners from two other categories were also recognised with award and accolade: Mr Chandima Rodrigo (nearest to the pin or 14th hole) and Mr Sheron Fernando (longest drive at the 13th hole).
Apart from the tournament, several other prestige-laden events adorned the long June weekend as well. Among them was the exclusive launch of the Mercedes-Benz SL, the new generation touring roadster manufactured with the finest engineering from Germany and representing over 60 years of high power, performance and pedigree.
Upon the completion of the MercedesTrophy Sri Lanka Country Finals 2017, seven golfers were selected to represent Sri Lanka at the MercedesTrophy Asia Finals in Australia which took place from the 8th – 11th of August 2017. The envoy was booked in at the Hotel Sanctuary Cove International and faced stiff competition playing against other Mercedes-Benz owners from Asia. The seven selected individuals selected were as followsMr. Ivor Maharoof, Mr. Sheron Fernando, Mr. Sunil Udalagama, Mr. Shiraz Akbarally, Mr. S. Jesatheeswaran, Mr. Uthpala Perera and Mrs. Suwaneetha Selvaratnam. The tournament was organized by Daimler South East Asia Pte Ltd.
With a history of over 78 years, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC has risen to the top, unparalled and unmatched in its range of powerhouses and automobile solutions catered exclusively to the individual customer. With the customer as its primary focus, its complete and unconditional priority has been to give its customers not just the solutions they desire, but also an attractive range of after-sales services and perks which remain unmatched by any of its competitors in Sri Lanka today. The customer has always been its top priority, and DIMO has gone to great lengths to ensure that he/she remains its top priority.