India
is the first country after Britain to develop golf as a sport. India has
some of the oldest golf courses and clubs in the world outside England. The
highest golf course located at Gulmarg in Kashmir is a major tourist
attraction in India. A large number of golf courses in India designed by
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus offer the golfers adequate challenge to meet
with. In India, the major Golf courses are at Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur,
Bangalore, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Ooty, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad,
Gulmarg and Srinagar. The Golf Courses in Delhi and Jaipur are worth
visiting and commended by the golf lovers from all over the world. The USP
of Indian golf courses is their diversity depending on the place they belong
to. The golf courses in Delhi, Kashmir, Bangalore, Ooty etc are quite
verdant and pleasant owing to their vegetated landscapes. The other golf
courses also have their own distinct feature not possessed by any other golf
course.
Best Time : October to March is the best time for this
royal sport.
Equipment Required :
Balls, Iron, Driver, Gloves, Carts, Wedges, Putters and Woods.
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Major Golf Courses
in India |
» Delhi Golf Club : Delhi Golf Club is
perhaps the only Golf Club in the world, dotted with the historical
monuments. This course was originally called the 'Lodhi Golf Course'. The
Delhi Golf Club also organizes professional tournaments like the Indian
Open, part of the prestigious Asian PGA circuit. The club has the facility
of bar & catering, a swimming pool and recently a new pub and a health
club has been added. DLF Golf and Country Resort: The DLF Golf & Country
Resort designed by Arnold Palmer is located near the international airport
and the New Delhi CBD. This magnificent golf course challenges players of
all skill levels. Night golf at DLF is not to be missed by the tourists.
» Classic Golf Resort : The Classic Golf Resort is
the first South Asian signature championship golf course designed by the
Jack Nicklaus. The resort is situated in a 300-acre expanse, at the
foothills of the picturesque Aravalli hills. This golf course lies on the
outskirts of Delhi, off the Delhi - Jaipur highway, a 45 minutes drive from
Delhi. One can observe the strict adherence to the international quality
standards which makes the Classic Golf Resort a truly world class
championship venue.
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Jaipur Golf Course : An 18-hole course with 9 greens and 9 browns
overlooks the picturesque Moti Doongri Palace and the historical Nahargarh
Fort in Jaipur. The upper course has 9 greens around the polo ground. A
drain separates the lower course with 9 browns spread over a rough
undulating terrain. The other equally attractive golf courses in India are
Agra Golf Club in Agra with 9 holes and the stunning background of Taj
Mahal; Bangalore Golf Club in Bangalore which is the second oldest golf
course in India founded in 1876. Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore;
Eagleton - The Golf Resort in Mysore, Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Royal
Calcutta Golf Club, Chandigarh Golf Club, Hyderabad Golf Club, Army Golf
Course Jammu, Kodaikanal Golf Club, Madras Gymkhana Club Golf Course, Noida
Golf Course, Ootacamund Gymkhana Club and Poona Golf Club are some of the
famous Golf courses in India.
golfing
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