Golf in India

INDIA... A truly incredible land was the first country outside of Great Britain to take up the game of golf. Indeed, like other Asian countries, India is promoting itself as a great golf destination and has over 140 golf courses amongst which the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (established in 1829) is the oldest golf club in the world and the first outside Great Britain. Not only this, India also owes the highest green golf course in the world, Gulmarg Golf Course in Kashmir. 

 The golf courses in India are located everywhere in the mountains, plains, deserts, beach resorts. Most of the golf courses are designed by famous golf architects and equipped with world class facilities.

The rich diversity of the golf courses makes Golf in India exciting and rejuvenating. The environment of each course is unique in its culture and history that makes India a diverse golf destination.  

Apart from offering great golf venues,  India also offers a unique combination of cultural extravaganza through a wide range of extension programs covering wildlife, golf with yoga & spa and gourmet experiences.

Ten Most Popular Terms Used in Golf

You will immensely feel the enjoyment from the game of Golf if you have a good grasp of the “Terms Used in Golf”. In case you are new to the game of golf, then here are a few popular golf terms that one must know : -

1) Ace or Hole in one
When a player hits the ball directly from the tee into the hole with one stroke.

2) Caddy or Caddie
A person hired to carry players clubs and may also offer advice to the player on club selection and other strategies.

3) Cart
The four-wheeled electrical vehicle used by the players to travel on a golf course. It also helps in the transportation of the golf equipment from hole to hole.

Golf in Kashmir | Golf in India ~ Fixed Departure 2014

Kashmir is becoming a hot destination for golfers as it offers verdant golf courses at Srinagar and Gulmarg.You have magnificent golfing opportunities in Kashmir that offers verdant golf courses at Srinagar and Gulmarg, where one can play golf all through the summer from April till November.

You can plan your golf trip at the following golf courses in Kashmir :-

Royal Spring Golf Club : The Royal Springs Golf Course is situated at the foot hills  of Zabarwan mountains over looking Dal Lake. This golf course is one such course which is open to non-members also (not restricted to members only) and golf tournaments are conducted at regular intervals.