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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

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Cochin Golf Club

February 10th, 2009

Cochin also known of the ‘queen of the Arabian sea’ is a magnificent place to be, with its natural beauty and charm. It is also famous for the historical monuments and tradition.

The Cochin Golf course was built in the year 1922 and is located over the Bolghatty Palace grounds.  The Bolghatty Palace was once the home of British Governors, it was built by the Dutch in 1744 A.D. The palace is now maintained by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.

Some little known facts about Cochin Golf Club

  • The Cochin golf course was primarily used by the British officers from the 1909.
  • Later after registering the course in 1922, it was opened to the public.
  • Cochin Golf club has a 9 hole course.
  • The Cochin Golf club has around 450 members.
  • Cochin Golf Club celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1997.
  • Cochin Golf Club maintains its rules of play; golf is not played in the morning time except for Mondays.
  • The club organizes some of the events like the Cochin Open every year and has as many as 19 rolling trophies.

Cochin Golf Club proudly houses …

The trophies include the famous The Richardson Cup and The Cotton Tankard is dated as far back as 1925.

How can you get to Cochin Golf Club

The golf course is well connected by means of Air, Bus and Train. You can reach the Cochin golf course by air, Cochin international airport is around 22 kilometers away.

Cochin Golf Club Classes of members

  • Ordinary Members
  • Life Members
  • Institutional Members
  • Outstation Members
  • Honorary Members
  • Student Members

Cochin Golf Club Fees:

Ordinary member
Rs. 25,000/-

Life Member
Rs. 60,000/-

Institutional Member
Rs. 1,50,000/-

Student Member
Rs. 1,000/- payable annually  until 21 years old

Cochin Golf Club
REG. NO. E. R. III/1992
Bolghatty Island,
Cochin - 682 504,
Kerala State, INDIA

Phone :  91 - 484 - 275 0908 , 209 8178
E-mail : mail@cochingolfclub.com

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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

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