Royal
Calcutta Golf Club
|
| Address |
Royal Calcutta Golf Club, 18, Golf Club Road, Tollygunge,
Calcutta 700033, West Bengal
|
| Telephone
|
91-33-473-1352 / 473-1288 |
| Fax
|
91-33-473-3315 |
| Website |
Click here |
| Email |
entertainment@royalcalcuttagolfclub
.com |
|
Holes |
18 Flat course (originally paddy fields) with
water hazards. |
| Yardage |
7100 |
| Par |
72 |
| Visitors |
Handicap certificate required |
Green
Fees
|
G |
| Course
Designer |
Peter Thompson Established in 1829 (the oldest golf club in
India but also the oldest in the world outside Great Britain).
It was moved to its present location at Tollygunge in 1910. |
| Location |
Tollygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal - India |
| Facilities |
    
     
* Golf Academy -
Coaching available for members and guests
* Driving range (See information below)
*
Swimming pool, tennis
* The Royal Calcutta also has a Bowling Green section, founded
in the early 19th century.
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About the Course
|
In 1911 the club was honoured by King George V
and Queen Mary who conferred the title "Royal" to
commemorate their visit to Calcutta.
Mostly flat terrain, small greens and natural water hazards.
Best time to play is October through March.
The Royal Calcutta has been the shared venue of the All India
Championship since 1958 and has played host to some of golfs
all time greats such as I. S. Malik, H. S. Malik, Major P. G.
Sethi, Walter Hagen and Pamela Barton. |
Driving Range |
| Hours |
5 AM - 6 PM |
| Bays |
15 |
| Covered |
Open Air |
| Heated |
N/A |
| Automatic Teeing |
N/A |
| Floodlit |
N/A |
| Prices |
Included in green fees |