INDIAN GOLF HISTORY

In India you can play golf almost anywhere, for this outdoors sport is widely played by a cross-section of
people to the country's often-dramatic background. In the hills and high Himalayan fastness, in
metropolitan cities and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out in the
desert and in old British cantonments... the flavor of India is visible everywhere that golf in the country is
played.
India was the first country outside of Great Britain to take up the game of golf. The Royal Calcutta Golf
Club, established in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India, and the first outside Great Britain. With the
growing influence of the British in the Indian empire, the eighteenth century saw a mushrooming of new
golf clubs in India. Wherever land was available and grass grew, golf found a new HOME.
The founding of the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in 1829 was followed by the nowdefunct Royal Bombay Golf
Club in 1842 and the Bangalore Golf Club in 1876.The Shillong Golf Club incorporated a golf course in
1886.
Golf had already been played in India for 59 years before the first major course was opened in the USA
and Europe in 1888. By the end of the 19th century, India already had a dozen golf clubs.
What makes golfing in India exciting is the diversity of its courses. Not only does it have the oldest golf
club in the world outside Great Britain, but also the highest, at Gulmarg (altitude 2,700 metres) in
Kashmir. There are golf courses in the mountains, plains, and deserts and at beach resorts. The
environment of each course is unique in its culture and history, highlighting all that makes India a diverse
destination. In fact, it would not be wrong to say that one of the best ways to experience India is through
its golf courses. Most of India's courses are well connected by road, rail, and air, and have excellent
accommodation facilities. Till the 50s, golf clubs in India were affiliated to the Royal Calcutta Golf Club,
which followed the rules of St. Andrews in Scotland. In December 1955, a group of golfers got together to
form the Indian Golf Union as the controlling body for the game.
The Indian Golf Union is now affiliated to the World Amateur Golf Council, and has done a great deal to
promote golfing in the country. In 1957, it started its first training camp at the Royal in Calcutta, where
assistant professionals and caddies were brought from all over the country and trained to teach golf.
The year 1958 is a landmark in the history of Indian Championship was moved away from the Royal
Calcutta Golf Club to be played alternately at Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta. The most important annual
event in the calendar of the Indian Golf Union is the India Open Golf Championship, which was first played
in Delhi in 1964, and won by the Australian golfer, Peter Thompson.
Golfing in India has come a long way, and a large number of Indian players now compete on the
international circuit. Golf enthusiasts continue to grow in numbers, and new courses are added almost
every year. And what could be a better feather in India's golfing cap than the fact that Delhi was chosen
to host the first ever golf competition for the Asian Games in 1982.

WHY INDIA FOR GOLFING?

In India you can play golf almost anywhere, for golf is widely played by a cross-section of
people in the country's often dramatic background. In the hills and high Himalayan vastness,
in metropolitan cities and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates,
out in the desert and in old British cantonments... the flavour of India is visible everywhere
that golf in the country is played. You can stroll off the course to share a cup of piping hot tea
at a 'dhaba', tee off from the highest 18 hole course in the world, watch a peacock dance on a
green or play on a course that is enriched by monuments and beautiful buildings. In India
anything is possible, and playing golf here will enable you to experience the country in a
unique manner.
India was the first country outside of Great Britain to take up the game of golf. The Royal
Calcutta Golf Club, established in 1829, is the oldest golf club in India, and the first outside
Great Britain. With the growing influence of the British in the Indian empire, the eighteenth
century saw a mushrooming of new golf clubs in India. Wherever land was available and grass
grew, golf found a new home.
The founding of the Royal Calcutta Golf Club in 1829 was followed by the now defunct Royal
Bombay. Golf Club in 1842 and the Bangalore Golf Club in 1876. The Shillong Golf Club
incorporated a golf course in 1886.
Golf had already been played in India for 59 years before the first major course was opened in
the USA and Europe in 1888. By the end of the 19th century, India already had a dozen golf
clubs.
What makes golfing in India exciting is the diversity of its courses. Not only does it have the
oldest golf club in the world outside Great Britain, but also the highest, at Gulmarg (altitude
2,700 metres) in Kashmir. There are golf courses in the mountains, plains, deserts and at
beach resorts. The environment of each course is unique in its culture and history, highlighting
all that makes India a diverse destination. In fact, it would not be wrong to say that one of the
best ways to experience India is through its golf courses.
Most of lndia's courses are well connected by road, rail, and air, and have excellent
accommodation facilities. Unfortunately, India still has to rely on the West for golfing
equipment, and visitors are advised to carry their own sets, with an ample supply of golf balls.
Until the 1950's, golf clubs in India were affiliated to the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, which
followed the rules of St. Andrews in Scotland. In December, 1955, a group of golfers got
together to form the Indian Golf Union as the controlling body for the game. The Indian Golf
Union is now affiliated to the World Amateur Golf Council, and has done a great deal to
promote golfing in the country. In 1957, it started its first training camp at the Royal in
Calcutta, where assistant professionals and caddies were brought from all over the country
and trained to teach golf.
Royal Calcutta G.C. Clubhouse The year 1958 is a landmark in the history of Indian golf. For
the first time, the amateur Indian Championship was moved away from the Royal Calcutta
Golf Club to be played alternately at Delhi, Bombay and Calcutta.
The most important annual event in the calendar of the Indian Golf Union is the India 0pen
Golf Championship, which was first played in Delhi in 1964, and won by the Australian golfer,
Peter Thompson.
Golfing in India has come a long way, and a large number of Indian players now compete on
the international circuit. Golf enthusiasts continue to grow in numbers, and new courses are
added almost every year.

In India you can golf almost anywhere, for this outdoors sport is widely
played by cross-section of people to the country's often dramatic
background. In the hills and high Himalayan vastness, in metropolitan cities
and in small towns, by lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out
in the desert and in old British cantonments. The flavour of India is visible
everywhere that golf in India is played.
Playing Golf in India is a Interesting experience with the variety of its Golf
Courses. The ambience of each Golf Course spread wide through the
mountains, plains, and deserts and makes the tour quite unique by its
culture and history.
These characteristics of Golf Courses make India as an Ideal destination for Golf. Indian Golf
Courses compete with some of the leading Golf Courses in Asia and World in terms of Quality
and Facilities. Most of the Golf Courses of India are well connected with the Roads, Train and
Air network. There are large number of International standard courses are also available in
India designed by Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus.

Following is the list of Main Golf Courses in India:

6869 Yards.
6738 Yards.

No. of
Holes
18
18

Greens.
Greens.

70

7023 Yards.

18

Greens.

Presidency Golf Club

70

6223 Yards.

18

Greens.

Bangalore

Bangalore Golf Club

71

6203Yrds.

18

Greens.

Ooty

Ootacaman Gymkhana club

70

6074 Yrds.

18

Greens.

Shillong

Shillong Golf Club

70

5873 Yrds.

18

Greens. / Browns.

Kodaikanal

Kodaikanala Golf Club

71

6122 Yrds.

18

Greens. / Browns

Mysore

Mysore Golf Club

70

5920 Yrds.

18

Greens.

Calcutta

Royal calcutta Golf Club

73

7189 Yrds.

18

Greens.

Calcutta

Tollygunge Club

71

6512 Yrds.

18

Greens.

City

Name

Par

Length

Delhi
Delhi Golf Club
Noida (Delhi) Noida Golf Course

72
71

Delhi

Army Golf Course

Bombay

Type

List of Other Golf Courses in India

Agra

Agra Golf Club Course

72

No. of
Type
Holes
5780 Yrds.
18
Parkland.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh Golf Club

72

6618 Yrds.

18

Lush Green.

Chennai

Cosmopolitan Golf Club

72

6859 Yrds.

18

Green.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad Golf Club

72

6434 Yrds.

18

Lush green.

Jaipur

Jaipur Golf Club

18

Green / Brown

Jammu & Kashmir

Trivendrum - Kerala

Army Golf Course

Trivendrum Golf Club

34

7023 Yrds.
2645m

18
09

Greens.
-

Vishakhapatnam

East Point Club

72

6800 Yrds.

18

Greens.

18

GREEN

City

KASHMIR

Name

GULMARG GOLF CLUB

Par

Length

Golf Tour in India

Golf Tourism in India - Relax Your Mind and Body
Have you ever wished to play your favorite sport in your preferred city? If Golf, is what you
are passionate about and you happen to be an avid traveler then the 21 day Golf Holidays
package of India being offered by us is something you cannot refuse to go ahead with. The
perfect break from the stressful routine religiously followed otherwise.
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.
What better if the game is intertwined with sightseeing! The flavor of India cannot be
experienced in a better manner. The current 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. The sight
seeing has not been made mandatory for the golfing tourists at any of the stops. 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 wellmaintained 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.
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. Just catch up with the Golf fever
that has caught the entire country in a big way. Add that extra touch of versatility in you by
playing the different surfaces in the various golf clubs developed in several cities of India. The
turfs, the mounds, the climate, the yards of green all make golf better than ever before.

India not only has oldest golf clubs in the world outside England but also has the highest golf
course located at Gulmarg in Kashmir. The Golf tours in India are convenient for the tourists
as most of the golf courses are well connected by road, rail and air and have excellent
facilities. The Indian Golf Union is affiliated to the World Amateur Golf Council.
Being a part of the Golf tour in India is one of the best ways to experience the sporting spirit
in India closely. A large number of international standard courses designed by Arnold Palmer
and Jack Nicklaus are included in the Golf tour in India, providing the golfers with adequate
challenge. In India, the Golf tours cover many places like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Bangalore,
Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Ooty, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Hyderabad, Gulmarg and Srinagar.
Out of these the Golf Courses in Delhi and Jaipur are worth visiting and widely applauded by
the golf lovers across the globe.

Delhi Golf Club: Delhi Golf Club is perhaps the only Golf Club in the world, dotted with the
historical monuments of archaeological importance. This course was originally called the
Lodhi Golf Course'. In the 1930's, the British ordered their Chief of the Horticulture
Department to design a course amongst the picturesque surroundings of the Tombs of the
Lodhi Dynasty of Delhi. The Delhi Golf Club is also home to many professional tournaments
including the Indian Open, part of the prestigious Asian PGA circuit.. The club has every facility
of bar & catering, a swimming pool and recently a new pub and a health club has been added
to provide more facilities to the members.
DLF Golf and Country Resort: The DLF Golf & Country Resort designed by the legendary
Arnold Palmer is ideally located close to the international airport and the New Delhi CBD. This
magnificent golf course offers a great test of golf and challenges players of all skill levels.
Night golf at DLF is a memorable experience and is not to be missed. There is a fully equipped
golf academy and a warm, comfortable clubhouse too.
Classic Golf Resort: The Classic Golf Resort is the first South Asian signature championship
golf course designed by the great Jack 'Golden Bear' Nicklaus. The resort stands in a 300acre expanse, at the foothills of the picturesque Aravalli hills. This international standard
Classic Golf lies on the outskirts of Delhi, off the Delhi - Jaipur highway and about 45 minutes
drive away from Delhi. This fusion of international experience with Indian expertise,
indigenous adaptation of globally accepted materials and processes as well as the strict
adherence to quality standards is what makes the Classic Golf Resort a truly world class
championship venue.
Jaipur Golf Course: An eighteen-hole course with nine greens and nine browns overlooks the
picturesque Moti Doongri Palace and the historical Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. These days there
are more golfers to be seen on the ground where the royals once moved on their chargers.
The upper course has nine greens around the polo ground. A drain separates the lower course,
which has nine browns spread over a rough undulating terrain.

Overall, the Golf tours in India will makes you feel the royalty of the game along with the
contemporary amenities. Golf tours India provides you a memorable experience that compels
you to come to India over and over again.

PICTURES OF GOLF COURSES

GREEN GOLF COURSE

BROWN GOLF COURSE

Grip - Start by checking out the most suitable grip for you, the one that gives you the best
control of the club. This will take a bit of time and effort, but it is vitally important, so start
experimenting.

Commit - One must have have an objective on every shot. Without it one plays to just hit the
ball. Commitment leads to concentration, and concentration leads to great shots. The next
time you are on the course, notice if you have a specific objective before each shot. Most
golfers discover that most, if not all of the time, they just hit it. That has to change if you are
to play the game you are truly capable of. Perhaps finding yourself under a tree where you
need to hit a real low shot with a 4 iron, but only move it 50 yards. This kind of situation
heightens commitment, and improves your concentration.

The Clubhead - Everything that happens to the ball is governed by the clubface, and nothing
else. Learning to control it is going to give you control of your game. How you stand and how
you grip, will have an effect on what you can or cant do with the club and therefore the ball,
and that may lead you to hit a regular shape of shot that you have come to accept, but dont
necessarily like. Therefore, if that shot is a slice, then unfortunately pulling back your right
foot at address will not make it draw, turning more on the backswing will not make it draw,
not even attacking it from the inside will make it draw, only the clubface position at impact
can make it draw.
Exploration and Creativity - Explore everything, from grip, set-up and swing, to trying to
hit as many different shots as possible. To truly explore and be creative you must be willing to
step right out of your comfort zone and try things that are extreme. Like seeing how much you
can hook a 6 iron, or how low it can go, and so on.

Course Management - Having more control of your game means you can navigate your way
round the course more effectively. On every shot you must choose your target and shape of
shot carefully, to make your next shot as easy as possible.

This Golf tour is Ideal for golf lovers and for those who loves discovering new golf
courses all over the world, where they can expand their golfing experience.
In India you can golf almost anywhere, for this outdoors sport is widely played by
cross-section of people to the country's often dramatic background. In the hills and
high Himalayan vastness, in metropolitan cities and in small towns of India, by
lakes and forests, or surrounded by tea estates, out in the desert and in old British
cantonments.

MUMBAI (03) / JAIPUR (03) / AGRA (01) / DELHI (05)

Day 1 Mumbai
Arrive In Mumbai. Meet And Greet At The Airport And Transfer To Hotel. 5 * Deluxe
Day 2 Mumbai
Morning Is Free To Rest And Relax. In The Afternoon, Half Day Sight-Seeing Of Bombay, Which
Includes Gateway Of India, The Mahatma Gandhi Museum, The Malabar Hills Also Known As
The Hanging Gardens And Drive Past Tower Of Silence. Overnight At Hotel Taj Mahal. 5 *
Deluxe
Day 3 Mumbai
Transfer To The Presidency Golf Club For A Day Of Golfing In The Par 70 Peter Thompson
Designed Golf Course. We Will Try To Get The Tee Off Time For 0930 Hrs.
Important: No Golf Carts Are Available But Caddies Will Carry The Bags.
Rest Of The Evening Free To Relax. Overnight At Hotel Taj Mahal. 5 * Deluxe
Day 4 Mumbai Jaipur
In The Morning You Have Time To Take The Lounge To Visit The Elephant Cave. Latter In The
Afternoon Transfer To The Airport To Connect Flight To Jaipur. Upon Arrival Transfer To Hotel
Rambagh Palace. 5 * Deluxe
Day 5 Jaipur
The Rambagh Golf Club Was A Part Of The Rambagh Palace & Rambagh Polo Club. We Will
Arrive At The Club At 0930 Hrs And Will Be Welcomed By Decorated Elephants Lined Up At The
Entrance. The Location Of The Course Is In The Heart Of The City And One Can See A Few
Monuments While Playing Here.
Important: No Golf Carts Are Available But Caddies Will Carry The Bags.
In The Evening We Will Drive 45 Kms Out Of The City To Enjoy An Relaxed Evening At The
Samode Palace. The Dinner Will Be Served At The Poolside Terrace And While You Enjoy The
Aperitifs You Will Be Entertained By The Local Folk Dancers. After The Dinner You Will Witness
A 15 Minutes Firework In The Backdrop Of The Hills Surrounding The Samode Palace.
Latter In The Evening Drive Back To Rambagh Palace. Overnight At The Rambagh Palace Hotel.
5 * Deluxe
Day 6 Jaipur
We Take This Morning Visit The Amer Fort. Ascent To The Fort On Elephant Backs.
Afternoon Is Free For Shopping. In The Evening We Will Have A Cocktail Dinner At The Oriental
Room In Rambagh Palace. Overnight At Hotel Rambagh Palace. 5 * Deluxe

Day 7 Jaipur Agra

Drive To Agra. Enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, A City Built By The Great Mogul Emperor Akbar To
Commemorate The Birth Of His Son. It Is Believed That It Took 11 Years To Build This Beautiful
City But Was Inhabited For Only 11 Months And Later Deserted. On Arrival Transfer To Hotel
Amar Vilas. Evening Free In Agra. Overnight In Hotel Amar Vilas. 5 * Deluxe
Day 8 Agra
In The Morning Visit Taj Mahal And The Agra Fort.
After Lunch A Comfortable Drive Of Five Hours Will Being To The Capital Of The Nation New
Delhi. Upon Arrival Check-In At The Oberoi. Overnight At The Oberoi. 5 * Deluxe
Day 9 Delhi
Since The Hotel Is Situated Right Next To The Delhi Golf Club, You Would Be Able To See The
Course From Your Rooms, We Will Tee Off At 0900 Hrs.
Important: No Golf Carts Are Available But Caddies Will Carry The Bags.
Rest Of The Evening Is Free To Relax And For Dinner You Will Have The Option To Select From
The Various Specialty Restaurants That Are Within The House. Overnight At The Oberoi. 5 *
Deluxe
Day 10 Delhi
Today We Drive Out 25 Kms Out Of Delhi To Greater Noida To Enjoy One Of The Finest Golf
Courses In The Country Japyee Greens, Designed By Greg Norman - White Schark.. Since
The Course Is Away From The Hotel We Will Take A Tee Off Time For 1100 Hrs And Play
Through The Day.
Important: Golf Carts And Caddies Will Be Available On This Course.
Rest Of The Evening Is Free To Relax. Dinner Will Be Arranged At The Bukhara Frontier
Restaurant. Overnight In The Oberoi Hotel.
5 * Deluxe
Day 11 Delhi
Today We Have Yet Another Beautiful Signature Course On The Itinerary. The Classic Golf &
Country Club & Resort Is Situated In The Arravali Range Of Mountains Which Meet Into The
Plains Of Delhi. The Course Is Designed By Jack Nicklaus And It Is A Pleasure To Play In The
Beautiful Surroundings.
Important: Golf Carts & Caddies Will Be Available On This Course.
We Request You To Carry Your Evening Dress / Suits Or Trousers And Jackets As After The
Game We Will Stay Over At The Resort For A Camp Fire Barbecue Dinner. There Is A Possibility
Of Using The Club Facilities And Having A Massage To Ease The Muscles Or Take A Swim At
The Pool. Latter Drive Back To Your Hotel For Overnight Stay. 5 * Deluxe
Day 12 Delhi
You Have A Day To Visit The City. Oberoi Hotel 5 * Deluxe
Day 13 Delhi - Home
Rooms Till 1200 Hrs. Noontime. Transfer To International Airport To Connect Flight Back Home.

Extension Is Possible To Goa For A Beach Holiday Or Nepal Or Agra To Be Combined With
The Tour Of India.

GOLFING INDIAN METROPOLITIAN

Day 01 : BOMBAY
Arrive by international flight. You will be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02 : BOMBAY
Full day at leisure to relax after the international flight..
Day 03 : BOMBAY
Morning : Guided tour of Elephanta Island, in the middle of Bombay's harbour. The island was
inhabited by a colony of monks around the 6th century. Elephanta is famous for its rock-cut
cave temple, and especially for the massive image of Trimurti, the trinity of India mythology.
Afternoon: Guided tour of Bombay, a city at once modern and historical. Built on seven
islands, Bombay came into British hands several centuries ago as part of the dowry of
Catherine de Braganza of Portugal when she married Charles II. The spirit of the Raj still
lingers in the fine old buildings of the Fort area, yet the city is thoroughly Indian. Its 9
million people are drawn from all over India, and Bombay is a lively melting pot of many
cultures. During your tour of the city, it grows on you and unfolds before your eyes. The
sombre majesty of Victorian Gothic architecture seems at peace with the hurly-burly of the
commercial area in its shadows.
Day 04 : BOMBAY
FULL DAY OF GOLFING at the Bombay Presidency Golf Club at
Chembur, opened in 1940 as the implementation of a
masterplan drawn up by international golf star Peter Thompson.
Chembur's greens are the slickest and best in India. The
fairways are much finer and tighter than the lush lies of Delhi
and Calcutta and require a more exacting fairway wood shot.
Additionally, Chembur has the characteristics of variable and
shifting sea breezes and more humidity than in the other cities.
Of its 110 acres, the heart-land and beauty of the course is
"across the road". Here the 441-yard, par 4, fourteenth, played
from the back markers of the championship trees, with its
lightning fast green, and the interesting dog-legged, treeobstructed 430-yard, par 4, fifteenth, are as much a challenge as can be found anywhere. And
as the prevailing southwesterly evening wind freshens the critical closing stages of a match,
the but also of boldness and courage. The annual All India Amateur Golf Championship which
attracts a large number of international competitors was first played here in 1964.
Day 05 : BOMBAY / MADRAS
Morning : At leisure. Afternoon: Arrive Madras and transfer to the hotel.
Day 06 : MADRAS
Morning : A guided tour of Mahabalipuram, a temple-town by the sea, with some excellent
examples of temple architecture. Mahabalipuram, is an ancient coastal port - south of Madras.
Here you will see many sculptures and temples of typical South Indian architectural design;
the Five Radhas - a group of monolithic monuments and animal figures carved out of solid
rock; the Shore Temple, lashed by the waves of the sea; and the huge frescoe, "The Penance
of Bhagirath". .
Afternoon : Guided tour of Madras. Madras was the first toehold of the British East India
Company on India soil. Later it was the center of the Anglo-French Carnatic wars for
supremacy on the Indian sub-continent. You will visit the National Art Gallery and Museum,
housing some of the best examples of early South Indian history --- notable bronzes of the
Chola period. The tour will also take you to the Cathedral of San Thome, the Mylapor Temple
and St. Mary's Church.

Day 07 : MADRAS
FULL DAY GOLFING --- The venue could be the Madras
Gymkhana Club, or the greens at Saidapet, or in the
unique atmosphere of the Guindy Race Club surrounded
by the race - tracks that have been pounded by
thundering horse-hooves, and yet preserve in the center a
virgin green, lush stretch ideal for golfing. There would be
the possibility to arrange a mini-tournament to match
your skills against the many ardent golfers whose love for
the game is nurtured by their sponsors, viz. old
commercial houses of British origin.

Day 08 : MADRAS / CALCUTTA

Full day at leisure to relax at the hotel's swimming pool or to explore Madras on your own or
for shopping --- Madras would be an excellent place to buy cottons and silks.
Evening : Arrive Calcutta and transfer to the hotel.
Day 09 : CALCUTTA
Morning : A late morning visit to Mother Teresa's Ashram.
Afternoon: Half day city tour of Calcutta.
Day 10 : CALCUTTA
FULL DAY OF GOLFING
Day 11 : CALCUTTA / DELHI
Morning : At leisure
Afternoon : Arrive New Delhi and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 12 DELHI DEPART
Depart Early morning. Transfer to the airport to board the international flight

END OF THE TOUR.

GOLFING DREAM IN SOUTH INDIA

Day 1. Arr. Mumbai
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 .Mumbai
Morning play golf at Bombay Presidency Golf Club: The eighteen-hole, par 70 course yardge
6223/5463, spread over an expanse of 90-acre, was founded in 1927 and was redesigned to
international standards by the legendary five-time British Open champion Peter Thompson.
Presidencys fairways are narrow and tight, but its greens are undoubtedly the best in the
country.
Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of MUMBAI visiting
gateway of India, Prince of wales museum (museum closed
on Monday), fish aquarium, Jain temple, Hanging gardens on
the slopes of malabar hills offering nice view of marine lines &
Chowpatty beach, Kamla Nehru park, Mani bhawan (where
Mahatma Gandhi used to stay) then to Dhobi ghat. Also drive
past Afgan Church, Flora fountain (Bombay nerve centre),
colourful crawford market and Marine drive.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Mumbai / Bangalore
On time transfer to airport to connect flight to Bangalore.
Dep: Mumbai By 9w 449 - At: 0910 hrs
Arr: Bangalore - At: 1045 hrs.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of BANGALORE 'Garden City' visiting the Lal Bagh
which has a variety of old trees. Fountains, Lotus pools, Terraces and an assortment of
tropical herbs and sub-tropical herbs. Also see the Government buildings and the Maharaja's
Palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 - Banglore
Morning round of golf at KGA (Karnataka Golf Association) The key
to conquering the par-72, 6,945 yards Karnataka Golf Association (
KGA ) Golf Course is to possess a hot Putter. The course has been
re-designed by the legendary Peter Thomson, also the man behind
the New Course at St. Andrews. It is one of the few in India where
you can watch the proceedings on the 1st and the 10th tee, as well
as the 9th and 18th greens, from the magnificent clubhouse- an
aspect considered to be classic in golf course designing. Afternoon
free for independent activities.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Bangalore/ Mysore (139 kms, 4 hrs)
Morning leave by surface for Mysore enroute playing a game of golf at Eagleton Golf Resort
The Pacific Coast Designs Group from Australia has designed the Eagleton Golf Village. It is a
few kilometers away from the city, but once you are there, it is a self-sufficient golfing oasis.
From the championship tees, it measures 6,632
yards and is a par-72 course. The Eagleton is one of
the latest courses in south India it was
inaugurated in 1999- and is in excellent condition.
The fairways are undulating and the greens are
large. The course has an excellent irrigation and
drainage system.

Later proceed to Mysore enroute visiting Srirangapatnam 16 kms from Mysore. This fort was
the stronghold of Tippu Sultan, son of Hyder Ali. Tippu made a last minute ditch Against the
British in 1799 before surrendering his kingdom. Among the many fort buildings still intact,
are Tippus Airy summer palace and his tomb at the Darya Daulat Bagh (garden). Here is also
the celerated Sri Ranganatha Temple.On arrival check into hotel.
Evening visit BRINDAVAN GARDEN one of the best and most beautiful garden in India.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6.Mysore / Ooty (158 kms, 4 hrs)

Morning half day city sightseeing tour of MYSORE visiting the
palace of Maharaja built in 1911-12. The piece of harmonious
synthesis of the hindu and saracenic styles of architecture with
archways, domes turrets, colonnades and sculptures which are
magnificent. Visit the Art gallery drive up to Chamundi hill to see
the Chamundeshwari temple and a panoramic view of Mysore.
Also visit the Nandi Bull. Later leave by surface for Ooty. On
arrival check into Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Ooty
Morning play golf at Ooty Golf Club Par 70, 6074/5125 yards, is a challenging course and is
the only one to possess the mported Scottish grass called gorse. It is a thickly wooded course
and has several eucalyptus, oak, rhododendron and fir trees. The course, built at an altitude of
7,600 feet, has several blind holes, where you cannot see the greens. Guide posts fixed on the
intervening ridges give the player the necessary directions. The
most grueling hole on this course is the fifth, all uphill and a good
200 feet higher. But the green is rewarding, with a breathtaking
view across the hill ranges. The Ooty Golf Club fairways are lush
but tight, and the greens are large and well maintained. Afternoon
free to explore the areas in and around Ooty. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day 8. Ooty / Coimbatore / (88 kms, 2 hrs) Chennai
Morning leave by surface for Coimbatore. On arrival transfer to airport to connect flight to
Chennai.
Depart from Coimbatore , Arrival: Chennai.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9. Chennai
Morning play golf. At TNGF-Cosmo Golf Courses:
designed by Peter thomson an inaugurated by the
Governor General of India, the Honourable Marquees
of Linlithgow on 15th Jan 1938, TNGF is an interesting
and challenging course situated in the heart of
Chennai City. The third hole runs parallel to Mount
Road. You need to hit your tee shots over a nallah (
water canal) on the 17th and the 8th holes. There are
several moundings and well placed bunkers which add
to the degree of difficulty on this course. The course
plays to par 72 and measures 6,859 yards.
Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of CHENNAI
visiting the national museum, drive thru old Madras passing thru some important buildings
built by the British, visit St. Marys church inside the fort St. George, drive thru marina beach.
Later visit Saint Thomas Cathedral & Kapaleeswarar Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10.
Leave Chennai On time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
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