Royal Colombo Golf has an 18-hole golf course at the Ridgeway Golf Links dating from 1879 – it was the third club in the British Empire to earn the ‘royal’ appellation. The links are in good condition. Call to reserve a tee time. Caddies are compulsory. Men must wear collars and decent shorts or trousers; for women, there’s a one-word dress code: decency.