In January 1999, the inaugural Donald Steel Trophy was played on the occasion of the opening of the Victoria Golf Club. This became an annual fixture and is held every year in the month of February. A much looked forward to event in the Sri Lanka Golf calendar, this amateur golf tournament attracts over 100 players from about 15 countries. Golfers from UK, Canada and New Zealand ensure the highest levels of sportsmanship. The tournament is organized in honour of Donald Steel, the architect of the challenging and picturesque Victoria golf course.