Golf Courses in India
Golf Courses in North India -
From the wondrous peaks of the majestic Himalayas to the sandy deserts of
Rajasthan to the Indo-Gangetic plains of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,
from skiing to trekking and from shopping to pampering cuisines the northern
region of India offers endless beauties and varieties to the inhabitants as
well as to those who register a visit to the place. In the north India
region there are a number of activities and sports that are enjoyed. One
such sport is Golf.
Agra Golf Club This is a nine-holes course where
some of the holes offer a spectacular view of the great mausoleum Taj Mahal.
Chandigarh Golf Club This club was founded in 1966
and is an 18 holes course. It is opened all round the year. The Chandigarh
Golf Club is also called as the Cradle Of Indian golf. Chiranjeev Milkha
Singh was the star born from this very Chandigarh Golf Club. He was the
first Indian to qualify for the European and Japanese PGA Tours.
Delhi Golf Club The Delhi Golf Club was founded in
1931 by the British and is the oldest golf club in Delhi. It is an 18 holes
course. The Golf Club offers a spectacular backdrop of great monuments of
Delhi.
Classic Golf Resort, Gurgaon This golf resort is
located on the outskirts of Delhi. The golf resort is a fine blend of
International experience and Indian expertise. This golf resort is also a
perfect venue for all the world class championships. It offers a facility of
two courses an 18 hole championship course and a 9 hole Canyon
course.
The DLF Golf & Country Resort, Gurgaon This
golf course is located at the foothills of the Aravali range. The course is
located amidst the beautiful surroundings and offers immense pleasure to the
golfers. The club was founded in the year 2001 and is open all round the
year. It is an 18 hole golf course.
Golden Greens Golf & Country Club, Gurgaon
This golf club has 18 holes and was designed by Dr. Martin Hawtree. The
green cool grasses and beautiful backdrops add excitement and energy in all
the golf players.
Jaypee Greens Golf Resort Noida Designed by Greg
Norman, the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort is a 18-hole course located in Greater
Noida. It is certainly the longest course in India and one of the longest in
Asia.
Noida Golf Club Located in Noida, this is a
18-hole golf course founded in 1989. This golf club is opened all round the
year and boasts of historical monuments of the British era.
The Rambagh Palace & Golf Club The Rambagh
Palace & Golf Club is located in the picturesque city of Jodhpur. This
is an eighteen hole courses spread over rugged/uneven terrain.
Shimla Golf Club This golf club located in Shimla
was founded in the year 1920. It remains open from April-November very much
depending on the weather conditions. It also provides additional facilities
like restaurant & catering and horse riding.
Gulmarg Golf Club The Gulmarg Golf Club is no
doubt the hot favourite for most of the inbound and outbound golfers.
Founded in 1891 the golf club is covered with a variety of alpine flowers.
The club was redesigned by famous golf architect, Peter Thompson.
Golf Courses in Southern India
The southern region of India encompasses three main states, namely Tamil
Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Surrounded by water on three sides the south
India region is the hub of all that makes India special in the tourism
Industry. Be it the Carnatic music, Bharatnatyam dance, Kanchpuram sarees or
Tanjore paintings, for all tourists think only of south India. Apart from
these there are other attractions of this land which draws tourists here all
through the year. The game of Golf has also attained much significance here:
Eagleton -The Golf Village This golf village is
spread over 500 acres of land and was designed by Pacific Coast Designs
Australia. Eagleton is a 18 hole golf club and offers everything that a
golfer wants.
Bangalore Golf Club This golf club was founded in
the year 1876 and was redesigned by Peter Thompson. It is the second oldest
golf club in India. It is a 18 eighteen hole golf course.
The Bolaram Golf Club Hyderabad Hyderabad is a
great tourist destination and the Bolaram Golf Club is no doubt a feather to
its cap. It came in to being in 1888. The club is spread over 160 acres of
land. It is a 18 hole golf course.
Kodaikanal Golf Club - The Kodaikanal Golf Club was
founded in 1895. It is a 18 hole golf course. The golf course is extremely
beautiful criss-crossed by streams. The British were the architects of this
Golf Club.
Cosmopolitan Club Golf Club, Chennai The club got
built in the year 1873 and was designed by Peter Thompson. The club is
opened all round the year and attracts a number of golfers here. The
Cosmopolitan is a 18 hole golf course.
KGA (Karnataka Golf Association) Golf courses, Bangalore
Located in Bangalore and designed by Peter Thompson, this Golf Club is very
popular amongst the golfers. The Club has been designed to ultimate
perfection.
Coimbatore Golf Club The Coimbatore Golf Club
started in the year 1977. The strategic location of the golf club draws many
passionate golf players to the land. It has a 18 hole golf course.
Jayachamaraja Wodiyar Golf Club Mysore The
foothills of the Chamundi Hills is the where this Golf Club is located. This
club is spread in 110 acres of land. The course was started by Krishnarajaa
Wadiyar, the Prince of Mysore in 1905 and was redesigned by Pacific Coast
Design Company of Australia.
Golf Courses in Eastern India
The Eastern Zone of India consists of states like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh,
Meghalaya, Mizoram and Manipur. These states are greatly adorned with
immense scenic beauty and nature in theses states are at their full bloom.
All the mentioned north eastern states are hilly but are very distinct from
each other offering varied attractions to the tourists visiting any of the
states. The languages, dances, art forms, crafts and other culinary delights
make the eastern states a paradise for the visitors and compel them to these
lands time and again.
Digboi Golf Club Digboi is a beautiful place
located in the state of Assam. The place is famous for the oil fields. The
Digboi Golf Club is a 18 hole golf course and is said to be the best in the
entire upper Assam. The Golf Course is the centre of all major golf
tournaments. This golf club was fonded in the year 1888. The club is
bordered by the famous Deihing forest reserve.
Royal Calcutta Golf Club This Golf Club is opened
all round the year and was established in the year 1829. It is regarded as
the oldest golf club in India and is located near the Calcutta Airport. It
was in 1911 that the club was offered the title of 'Royal'.
Tollygunge Club, Kolkata Sir William Cruikshank
was founded this Golf Club in 1895. This is a 18-hole golf course and spread
in around 100 acres of land. The club boasts of a rich collection of
flowering trees and tropical plants which have been brought from distant
lands.
Shillong Golf Club The Shillong Golf Club is one
of the major attractions of Shillong. It was in 1898 that golf was
introduced in Shillong. This picturesque golf club was introduced in 1924
and is a 18 hole golf course.
Golf Courses in Western India
The western region of India mainly consists of two major coastal cities of
Mumbai and Goa. The western region of India is a perfect amalgamation of
tradition and modernity. The region has a rich cultural heritage to boast
of. Apart from the this great culture the region also has a great
architectural and culinary variety to offer to the tourists who come to
witness these coastal cities of western India in their full bloom.
Poona Golf Club Pune is a bustling city in the
state of Maharastra and is said to be its cultural capital too. Poona Golf
Club is one of the many attractions in the city of Pune. Spread over 94
acres of land the Poona Golf Course is no less than a paradise for the
golfers. The club is opened all round the year and is a 18 hole golf course.
It is one of the oldest golf courses in India. Apart from this club there
are other four golf courses in Pune but only the Poona Golf Course is
available to the golfers of India as well as abroad.
Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai - The Presidency Golf Club
was founded in the year 1927. This eighteen hole golf course is conveniently
located and is a favourite for the golfers. The Golf course is spread over
90 acres of land and was redesigned by Peter Thompson.