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Golfing Special
India
happened to be the second country in the world to play Golf, preceding the United
Kingdom. The British gifted India both Cricket and Golf. The sport of Golf grew
amidst the lush green farms, the soothing landscape and the fervor
for the game make many a men move.
Golf Courses of India - On a Glance Most of the Golf courses that have been
developed in India are surrounded by natural beauty; the only thing visible
till the sight may reach is the green grass. The accompanying caddies, competition,
the charm of the game and the challenge to be win for oneself make the trip
a memorable one. Most of these golf clubs of India have the panache of the past.
The caddies and the golf kit can be easily hired. The transportation and the
food are an integral part of the itinerary.
The capital of the India besides boosting of the Delhi Golf Club, the host
of the very first golf tournament at the Asian Games held in 1982 has several
spots worth visiting and shopping in the old Delhi and the new Delhi area.
Peter Thompson revamped the Delhi Golf Club, on the Dr. zakir Hussain Marg,
from where the golfing journey starts in 1977. Though the club existed since
1931 and comprised of verdant flora and deep bunkers. Today it is the busiest
course for golfers amidst historical monuments like the Lal Bangla, made out
of red sandstone.
The Chandigarh Golf Club, located in Sector 6 of the city is a pleasure to
be at. The sprawling 132 acres of land all surrounded with thick mango, jamun,
eucalyptus and kikar orchards are refreshing for the body and soul both.
The
Shimla Golf Club, located at a distance of 23 kilometers from the British summer
capital, at Naldhera is covered with soft grass.
The Calcutta Golf Club at the Golf club road was established way back in 1829
in the city of joy Calcutta. The title of 'Royal' was bestowed on it when the
Royal couple of King George V and Queen Mary visited Calcutta in 1911. The course
comprises of variety of vegetation and water tanks.
The Gymkhana Club Golf Course in Gindy, Chennai (Madras) was brought into being
in 1886. The green are well kept and the other challenge besides that of the
game id of the race horses who may bump into while on their workouts. This risk
owes to the fact that the golf course lies inside the Gindy racecourse.
The Gymkhana Club in Ootacamund (Ooty) is located at a whooping height of
7,600 feet. This picturesque course was designed by Ross Thompson is amidst
the beautiful Eucalyptus, Oak and Fir grooves.
The Golf Club in Bangalore, established in 1876, is a great golfing venue
with the well-maintained greens.
Peter
Thompson revamped the Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai in the Film capital of India
like the Delhi Golf Club. It boosts of the lavish greens and an elephant pit.
Above all there are many other golf clubs in India for example Mysore Golf
Club, Shillong Golf Club, Jaipur Golf Club, Kodaikanal Golf Club are provided
with good facilities including bar, restaurants, card room, swimming pool,
deep bunkers, tennis, squash & billiards.
So much fun, is such a small span of time! As a guest player in any of the
clubs you will get to tee-off soon, so what are you waiting for, come on get
going.
Golf Tour Program
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day
02 : Delhi
After breakfast transfer to Delhi Golf Club. The 6972 yards, PAR 72, 18 Hole
Golf Course was redesigned by Peter Thompson in 1977 - 78 and got a major
fillip when it was chosen to host the first ever golf tournament at the Asian
Games in 1982. More than 500 Golfers walk into History every day, as they
play in the country's busiest course. The Club also has a Nine Hole B Course
used primarily by beginners. The first hole on the main course is a 522 yards,
PAR 5, which doglegs to the left around a thorny bush rough. Afternoon return
back to Hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh. On arrival in Delhi, check in into hotel. Afternoon optional
half-day city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Chandigarh
Morning proceed to Golf Club. Starting a Golf Course in Chandigarh was conceived
in the 50's, it took almost 10 years for it to take shape. In 1960 a piece of
land was allotted and the club was established with an initial membership of
just 10 Golfers. The 09 Hole course was enlarged to 12, when the benevolent
governor - who surrendered a major chunk of land from his official resident
- granted additional land to the
club
in 1966. It was only as late as September 1983 that a regular 18 Hole PAR 72
Course was finally laid out over Sprawling 132 Acres. Afternoon return to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Chandigarh - Shimla
After breakfast drive to Kalka to board toy train for Shimla. Late Afternoon
arrive Shimla and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Shimla
Golf course situated at Naldehra which is 23 KMS away from Shimla. Course
is carpeted by a fine spirgy turf, which requires little maintenance. The
PAR 68 Course is basically located in a bowl & has 09 Holes, which can
be back played to 18. Come back to hotel for relaxing, dine and overnight
stay.
Day 07 : Shimla - Delhi
Today we enjoy train journey from Shimla to Delhi. On arrival transfer to
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Delhi - Calcutta
Transfer
to airport for flight to Calcutta. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon optional
city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Calcutta
After breakfast transfer to Royal Calcutta Course. This course was originally
paddy field hence consequently is very flat. Successive Committees have built
mounds and planted thousands of trees and shrubs. But the Royal's conspicuous
features are its strategically located water tanks and natural water hazards.
The most significant are the two large tanks across the tenth Fairway, the
457 yards PAR 04 hole. From the tee, the tiger line is over the first tank
and must carry all of 230 yards. The after route to the right leaves a very
long second shot over the second tank, a good 100 yards wide, to a small undulating
green wickedly trapped all around. Return back to hotel to relax, dine and
overnight stay.
Day 10 : Calcutta - Chennai
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to Chennai. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Afternoon optional sight seeing tour of Chennai city. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
11 : Chennai
After breakfast transfer to Madras Gymkhana Club, it was founded in 1886.
Unique in that it is situated within the 2400metre oval of the guindy racecourse,
it offers a challenging game. The fairways at guindy are flat and fast and
encircled by the out of bounds racetrack. The greens are lush and well maintained
and also strategically located, mostly along the track. Hazards on the course
include not only thick rough, bunders and water tanks, but also unpredictable
obstructions like the racehorses on their workouts. The first hole on this
course is a heavy looking PAR 04 at 415 yards, it however takes a calculated
and well lofted drive to avoid the bunkers placed on the fairway, 130 yards
from the tee. The second hole is an easy PAR 03 at 170 yards, with a tricky
green, at the gradient of almost 30 degrees. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 12 : Chennai - Coimbatore - Ooty
Transfer from hotel to airport for flight to Coimbatore on arrival at Coimbatore,
three hours drive will take you to Ooty, a hill stations in South India. On
arrival check in into the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day
13 : Ooty
After breakfast proceed to Ooty Golf Course, it follows the soft contours
of downland, with it's tonsured effect of tree - bare heights, ringed with
gorse and thickly wooded copses of Eucalyptus, Oak Rhododendron and fir in
the Hollows. The altitude of 7600 feet a few degrees above the equator, provides
a combination of light/thin air which is near intoxicant, and the ball travels
much further than it would in plains because of the rarefied atmosphere. The
Ooty Golf course is not only scenic but also quite tiring and it would be
wise for the visitor to play only 09 of the 18 holes on the 01st day. Dinner
& overnight at hotel.
Day 14 : Ooty - Bangalore
Drive from Ooty to Bangalore, experience this beautiful country - side. Overnight
at hotel in Bangalore.
Day 15 : Bangalore
After breakfast transfer to Bangalore Golf Club. The 18-hole course, started
with browns, which were later converted to greens. Scarcity of water in the
area is a major constraint and the course has very few water hazards. Besides
trees and deep ditches, the major hazard on the course is the Bangalore crow,
which often picks up the ball, mistaking it for an egg. It is therefore, not
surprising that the logo of the Bangalore Golf Club depicts a crow with a
ball in its beak. Overnight at hotel.
Day
16 : Banglore - Mumbai
Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai commonly known as Bombay. On arrival
transfer to hotel. Afternoon optional city tour. Overnight at hotel.
Day 17 : Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to Bombay presidency Golf Club, A green heaven amidst
a concrete jungle. The 110 acre founded in 1827, the PAR 70, 18 hole course
was redesigned by Peter Thompson to International Standards. Presidency's
fairways are narrow and tight, but its greens are undoubtedly the best in
the country, the real test at presidency, however, is the variable and shifting
sea breeze, which could fox even the most experienced player. It is not a
difficult course, it's not too long, not too narrow, and yet not an easy course
to break par. The 5th hole is one of the most challenging on this Mumbai Course.
A 480 yard, PAR 05, a dog leg to the right, with a fairway trap strategically
placed to catch the long hitter trying to cut the corner. Afternoon drive
back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 18 : Departure Mumbai
Transfer to International Airport for flight back home.
TOUR COST 40000 INR PER PERSON
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