Travel to any part of the world, but you will not find a country which
has more diverse and good looking golf clubs than India. After Great
Britain, India was the first country to take up the game of golf. The
first golf club was set up in India was in the year 1829. It was the
Royal Calcutta Golf Club in West Bengal. Since then, Golf has been an
integral part of Indian sports. Many professional golf courses have
come up in almost all parts of India. Be it the heights of Himalayas,
shores of Arabian sea, congestions of cities, or sands of deserts,
there are golf courses suited to different moods and tastes of
golfers. Even the number of professional tournaments throughout India
are on the rise.
India always likes to keep a distinction for itself, no matter whether
the aspect is good or bad. Similar is the case with Golf as well.
India has the oldest golf course in the world outside the Great
Britain, the Royal Calcutta Golf Course in West Bengal and also the
highest in the world, Gulmarg Golf Course in Jammu and Kashmir. The
one in Gulmarg is an absolute treat for any golfer. Teeing off amidst
the backdrop of lofty Himalayas and the pine covered surroundings is
definitely a special experience. Such is the charm of the place that
you spend half the time admiring the beauty, sometimes making golf
secondary. Such magnificent Courses have made golfing in Jammu and
Kashmir extremely pleasurable. Then there are golf courses that are
not placed in such beautiful locations. But the way are planned,
compensate more than enough for the missing natural beauty. These are
called Designers Golf Courses. The surroundings might turn out to be
an eyesore, but once you step inside the premises, rest assured, you
will have to hold onto your jaw to stop it from falling down. Dotted
with well placed lakes, pools and bunkers, these golf courses are
challenging as well as fun. Jaypee Greens Golf Resort in Noida, Uttar
Pradesh is a perfect example of a designer course. It is the longest
course in India and at 7343 yards from championship tee, it is
probably amongst the longest in Asia as well.
There are many tournaments that are held in India. The most recently
concluded Noida open Amateur series that was held in Noida Golf Course
was a major success. Many other main tournaments like Western India
Amateur and RCGC Cup are lying ahead in the calendar year of 2007. Few
things have changed exceptionally during last few years. One
definitely is the quality of the players. Many Indian players like
Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal have made their mark on the
international circuit as well. Other things that have changed the face
of the Indian golf is the prize money that is offered now to the
winners as compared to earlier times and the participation of women.
There are many tournaments for women as well that are gaining much
needed recognition.
India is a magnificent country that offers something unique and
something that interests one and all. Get more information on Golf
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