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