There are several good golf courses in Delhi & NCR region that offer the golfers and tourists an opportunity to enjoy the game while exploring this beautiful city. The USP of golf courses in India is their diversity depending on the place they are located. The golf courses in Delhi, Kashmir, Bangalore, Ooty etc are significantly verdant and pleasing owing to their vegetated landscapes.
While Delhi Golf Club is the traditional golfing club in Delhi; several new and signature golf courses have been created around Delhi in the recent few years that offer a completely new world of golfing. These include, - the Jack Nicklaus ITC Classic Golf Resort in Gurgaon and the Arnold Palmer DLF Golf & Country Club, also in Gurgaon. Besides, the NOIDA golf course is also emerging as a favourite place of golfers. These are some other courses, such the Army Golf Club, Air Force Golf Club etc.
Some of the important golf courses in Delhi are -
Delhi Golf Club:
Delhi Golf Club is perhaps the only Golf Club in the world, which is dotted with the historical monuments. Earlier, this course was known as the 'Lodhi Golf Course'. The Delhi Golf Club also organises pro tournaments, such as the Indian Open, part of the reputed Asian PGA circuit. The club is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including bar & catering, a swimming pool and recently a new pub and a health club has been added.
Highlights
Year of Foundation : 19
No. of Holes : 18
Distance Ladies : 5,859 yards
Distance Gentlemen : 6,869 yards
Par : 72
Designer :Peter Thompson
Facilities : Pro shop, restaurant, Bar, Card room, swimming pool.
Accommodation near Delhi Golf Club : Conveniently located, there are multiple options of Deluxe Hotels nearby.
Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
Tel : 24360002.
Membership fee - Rs. 60,000 (for Indian business category) and Rs. 20,000 (for service category).
Charges for non-members - Indians Rs. 500 (weekend) Rs. 300 (weekdays). Foreigners US $35 (weekdays) $ 40 (weekends).
Prior booking required.
Open all days 5 am-7 pm.
DLF Golf and Country Resort:
Designed by Arnold Palmer, DLF Golf & Country Resort is situated near the international airport and the New Delhi CBD. This beautiful golf course challenges players of all skill levels. Night golf at DLF is an attractive option that should not to be missed by the tourists.
DLF City, Phase V, Gurgaon.
Tel : 91-26386500.
18-hole course.
Membersb Rs. 150 for caddy and Rs. 650 for cart, Rs. 500 for guest (weekdays) Rs. 1000 (weekends).
Identical charges for foreigners.
Time - 7 am to 4 pm.
Kits are supplied.
Tuesday closed.
Classic Golf Resort:
The Classic Golf Resort is the first South Asian signature championship golf course designed and crafted by the great Jack 'Golden Bear' Nicklaus. The club is well sprawled in a 300-acre expanse, at the foothills of the picturesque Aravalli hills. The resort is situated on the outskirts of Delhi, off the Delhi - Jaipur highway, at a distance of 45 minutes drive from Delhi. One can witness the strict adherence to the international quality standards that makes the Classic Golf Resort a truly world class championship venue.
ITC Classic Resort
P.O. Hasanpur district, Gurgaon
Tel: 91-26378704/5.
Par 72
feeRs. 400 weekdays, Rs. 700 weekends, Foreigners $ 70 weekends, $ 35 weekdays.
Open: 5.30 am till evening.
Siri Fort Sports Complex
Siri Fort Road
Tel : 26496657.
Putting green
Charges for non-members : Rs. 40 a day
Guest Charges : Rs. 25
Coaching Charges (30 minutes) : Rs. 50 per head, 50 balls Rs. 30
Club rental : Rs. 5
Open from 6 am-9 pm (floodlit), Monday closed.
NOIDA Golf Club
Sector 38, NOIDA
Tel : 91-24525721/24.
18-hole course.
Life Membership fee Rs. 1,50,000
Green Fee, Indians Rs. 250 (weekdays). Rs. 400 (weekends); Foreigners US$ 20 (weekdays), US$ 30 (weekends).]
Open 5 am to 7 pm, Monday Closed
Kits are supplied.
Aravali Golf Club
Near Nahar Singh Cricket Stadium, Faridabad
Tel : 91-25414810.
9-hole course.
Membership fee (life)Rs. 50,000
Charges for non-members - Rs. 100 on (weekdays) Rs. 200 (weekends).
Open all days.
Army Golf Course
Dhaula Kuan
Tel : 25691972, 25693830.
18-hole course.
Membership (Army, Navy and Air Force personnel) Rs. 2,430
Monthly Subscription, Rs. 150
Civilian membership closed.
Non-members Green FeeRs. 250 (weekdays); Rs. 300 (weekends).
Open from 5.30 am to 7 pm.
Closed on Tuesdays.
