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DLF Golf Academy India.

August 12th, 2009
The DLF Golf and Country Club   http://www.dlfgolfresort.com/image-gallery.asp

The DLF Golf and Country Club http://www.dlfgolfresort.com/image-gallery.asp

The DLF Golf Academy offers golf instructions and trainings to all levels of players ranging from beginners to advanced players. The fully equipped academy provides duration of three months to six months for coaching. The academy has top international coaches to provide unmatched guidance to the individuals and the academy also facilitates for holding camps and group sessions. It is opened round the year to its members. Situated in the Gurgaon district of Haryana the golf academy is set at DLF Golf and Country Club in DLF City which is the Asia’s largest private-sector township.

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experience a night time golfing at DLF Golf Academy http://www.dlfgolfresort.com/image-gallery.asp

The academy laid its foundation during the year 1999. This 7250 – yard golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer. The main attraction of the DLF Golf Academy is that it provides night time golfing arrangements where you can find a different golfing experience you would never want to miss. The course comprises of 14,000 trees, five lakes and waterfalls making it a perfect place to spend a holiday. Memberships are open to those residing in India, non-residential Indians, and foreign nationals, residing in India or visiting India.

The Golf course has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, squash and horse riding facilities. It allows its members to accompany friends or relatives can spend time at the exclusive club house. Smoking and consumption of beverage and alcohol are permitted only under the chosen area. Entry of pets is strictly prohibited. The club house also has an expensive lounge and locker room to safely place your valuables.

This Arnold palmer designed golf course has an exclusive 18 holes, par -72 measuring upto 1714 yards. DLF Golf Academy is ideally a perfect place for amateur golfers as well as professional golfers. With an outstanding hospitality and a truly unforgettable experience to those who visit DLF Golf Academy continue to be popular among the holiday spotting places.

How to get there:  Its only 12 minutes drive from Indira Gandhi International airport, New-Delhi.

Kashmir’s Royal Spring Golf Course

June 30th, 2009

Image from http://www.indialine.com/travel/jammukashmir/golf.html

Image from http://www.indialine.com/travel/jammukashmir/golf.html

The Royal Spring Golf  Course  has  its location at srinagar where this mesmerizing location is surrounded by a variety of  pine and chinnar trees only to make the sight a mellow treat for your eyes.  This golf course was built in between the year 1900 and 2000 by  Robert Trent Jr  of  America.

He designed  this marvelous  golf course  who is also the creator of  many  more  golf   course around the globe .This scenic beauty was artistically developed out of  forest  and it is claimed  to be one of the  best golf course in India by many professional golfers.

As you enter the course you can see an arrangement of  tall trees and the royal club house welcoming  you and as you move on along the way there comes an absolutely magnificent golf course in a very verdent landscape refreshing your body , mind and soul.

The course has a professional 18 hall , par 72  track that covers an area of  7089 yards which has also witnessed and hosted  many international level golfing events and many more to come.

This sporting serenity is absolutely an apt choice for the beginners of this profession . Summers are the favorable seasons to visit this beauty for the temperature is at its best then . It is situated close to the chashmeshahi gardens, which only adds to the glow of this charming golf course.

Coimbatore Golf Club

March 2nd, 2009

Coimbatore Golf Club was started in 1977. Coimbatore golf club was formed by a group of golf lovers from Coimbatore jail started playing golf in a nine hole course at the heart of the city. Coimbatore Golf club came to reality with the help of Mr.K Rajagopal chairman of the Lakshmi Mills Group. His determination helped to bring quality golf club with high standard golf courses in Coimbatore. The golf course is situated at Chettipalayam, 16 kilometers from the city.

History:

Coimbatore Golf Club is been constantly improving over recent years with help the dedication and determination of its members. A fully functional golf course was started in 1985.

Today the Coimbatore Golf Club golf course here have developed to world class standards, they provide the golfers with pleasure and latest facilities. The Coimbatore golf club has large number of employs from course maintenance staffs to caddies.

The Coimbatore golf club has implanted some innovative methods to recycle waste water and use them effectively. They have also maintained the ecology by planting numerous exotic trees all around the course.

With the aim of providing extensive golfing facilities the Coimbatore Golf club is planning to construct a new club house meeting international standards. The amateur golfer Joseph Chakola belongs to the club.  The club also aims to groom emerging talents.                                                Image from indiaholiday.com

About the Coimbatore Golf Club course:
6973 – Yards for men.
5930 – Yards for women.
18 – Holes.
Par - 72

Facilities offered by the Coimbatore Golf Club
•    Provide caddies
•    Pro shop with all latest golfing equipments.
•    Restaurant and bar
•    Driving Range
•    Putting Green
•    Golfing Academy to teach and improve golfing skills.

Contact:
Coimbatore Golf Club
Chettipalayam,
Coimbatore - 641 201
Tamil Nadu INDIA
Phone: +91 422 2655363 / 2655258, 3093949
Fax: +91 422 2655258
Email: info@coimbatoregolf.com
Web: www.coimbatoregolf.com

Map showing golf courses in India

February 18th, 2009

Kundale Golf Club

February 10th, 2009

The kundale golf club is a very beautiful club in hilly areas of munnar. The Kundale Golf Club course is located in between old tea plantations.  The lovely scenaries, the green carpet, the hills and fragrance of tea are pleasant enough to attract golfers.

Some little known facts about Kundale Golf Club

  • The Kundale Golf Club is again a beautiful contribution of the British rule.
  • There golf has a tradition of a hundred years.
  • Kundale Golf Club is one of the oldest courses in India situated in Munnar.
  • The Kundale golf club has old British style buildings and thereby preserves tradition.

About the Kundale Golf Club course

Yards – 7000
Par 72
Holes 18

The Kundale Golf Club remains opened from January to September and closed for rest of the time. It is because of the Munnar River which foods very often during this period.

The Kundale Golf club comes back to shape and fully functions rest of the year.  The members of the club are mainly tea planters and the local residents. The course is well contected by all means of bus, air and train.

High Range Golf Club

February 10th, 2009

The high range golf club earlier known as The Gymkhana Club was started as a planters club in 1905 with a loan of Rs 2500/- for the planters of kerala. The high range club was later set up in 1909 and completed in 1910.

The high range golf club also has the records for being the first planters club to be electrified. The high range golf club got its telephone connection long back in 1916. The Trivandrum Club is the first club to be affiliated to the High range club in 1915.

The high range golf club was visited by the Lord Pentland, Governor of Madras in 1916. The course was a venue for various Amateur Concert around the year.

The high range golf club was opened for ladies in the year 1941.

The high range club is built in an area of 6 acres and is partially surrounded by river. The planters of Munnar are the members of the club. The high range golf club is associated with 41 clubs in India. The golf course here is well maintained with 9 holes.

In 1934  the Dewan of Travancore was the first Indian to be made the member of the club

How can I reach the High Range Golf Club

The club is well connected by means of air, bus and train. The club provides all the facilities 24 hour Reception, 24 hour Security, Car Hire, Free Parking and others.

Some of the clubs in India affiliated to High range club are:

  • Banglore Golf Club
  • Coimbatore Golf Club
  • Karnataka Golf Association Ltd.
  • Kodaikanal Golf Club
  • Mercara Downs Golf Club

Contact:
The Executive Secretary
High Range Club Munnar - 685612,
Kerala State, India Phone (0091-04865) 230253
(0091-04865) 230724   (0091-04865) 230597

Email: mail@highrangeclubmunnar.com

Trivandrum Golf Club

February 10th, 2009

The Trivandrum Golf Club is one second oldest golf courses in India dating back 1850’s.

The course of Trivandrum Golf Club was established by the Maharaja of Travancore during the reign of Maharaja Sreemoolam Thirunal, the late king of erstwhile Travancore.

Trivandrum Golf Club was the major center for attraction for the tourist and business men who visited Trivandrum. The Trivandrum Golf Club is built adjacent to the Maharaja’s Palace.

Trivandrum Golf Club oldest and smallest

The Trivandrum Golf Club having an age of more than 150 years is a heritage structure. It holds the tradition of a century. It is also one of the smallest golf courses in India.

The Trivandrum Golf Club has developed with time. Now it has around 400 members. The course is open round the year for domestic and international tourists.

There have been some allegations connected with the takeover of government land by the Trivandrum Golf Club and other clubs in the State. The revenue and law department should unite and fight against the high court decision of taking over the golf club.

Trivandrum Golf Club course details:

Yards – 2645
Par – 34
Holes – 9

Contact:

Trivandrum Golf Club
Address: Golf Links Road, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Telephone: 91-471-2435834
Email Address: revede@giasmd01.vsnl.net.in

Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club

January 22nd, 2009

Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club was established in 1876 by D. Slimmon. D Slimmon was the secretary of the club in 1876. Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club situated in Jorhat, Assam has a social club. The club activities include tennis, billiards, bridge, race weeks, flower shows.

Jorhat is known for it’s sprawling tea gardens. Jorhat is located about 314 km north-east of Guwahati.

It hosted the Tea Tourism Festival in 2002 which was very impressive.

Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club has a 9-hole golf courses. The course is well maintained, and can be challenge for both beginners and skilled golfers.

The club’s ground that spans an area of 180 bighas and is very well maintained.

A golfer gets ready to tee off at the Jorhat Gymkhana club. Telegraph picture

A golfer gets ready to tee off at the Jorhat Gymkhana club. Telegraph picture

Jorhat as lore goes began as a place of recreation for bored British tea-planters.

The Jorhat Gymkhana Club is said to have the world’s third oldest golf course. Jorhat Gymkhana ClubIt has a huge 18-hole golf course.

A pony race known as the Jorhat race is held here annualy. Check it out!

Also some little known facts on Jorhat :

The first plane ever in the North-East landed in its grounds in 1928.

Golf secretary of the club, Hardip Matharu says:

“The first aeroplane ever to land in the Northeast did so at the Gymkhana grounds in 1928, when Bernard Leete, the owner-pilot of the plane, came to Jorhat at the request of A.C. Tunstel, then director of the Tocklai experimental station. Tunstel wanted to take his ailing wife to Calcutta for treatment. It was also at the club grounds that the first jeep was displayed after being brought to Assam in 1945″

On the club grounds you will find the first jeep in Assam being displayed.

In case you want to reach them:

Jorhat Gymkhana Golf Club,
The Golf Secretary, Club Road,
Jorhat- 785001,
Assam

Tel: +91 -376 2311303

Nearest airport : Rowriah(Jorhat)