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Delhi Golf Club |
| Year of Foundation |
1921 |
| No. of Holes |
18 on main course; 9 on Peacock 'B' course |
| Distance Ladies |
5,859 yards |
| Distance Gentlemen |
6,869 yards |
| Par |
72 for Lodhi Courses; 30 (1,910 yards) for Peacock Course |
| Facilities |
Pro shop, restaurant, Bar, Card room, swimming
pool. |
| Accommodation near Delhi Golf Club |
Conveniently
located, there are multiple options of Deluxe
Hotels nearby. |
| Playing Conditions |
Visitors are welcome but must have a handicap of 18 or below; or else they can play the Peacock Course |
| Club Facilities |
Restaurant, Bar, Swimming, Gym |
| Golfing Facilities |
Driving Range, Putting Green, Academy |
| Yardage |
6,882 Yards |
| Designer |
A natural course, Peter Thompson renoveted it in 1977; Since then, more greens have been changed by the management. |
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|  The
Delhi Golf Club: This is the oldest golf club in Delhi, established
by the British in 1931. One can tee off from the shadows of
the Lodhi Dynasty tombs or get held up because a peacock decides
to perch itself on the green. The DGC is perhaps the only
one in the world, dotted with ancient monuments.
 The
Delhi Golf course is also a sanctuary for over 3OO species
of birds, and the golfer is often startled by the rain dance
of the colourful peacock or the scurrying of a partridge.
Planted with a variety of over 200 trees, the Delhi course
is the most lush in the country, and its sandy loam has produced
a rich turf good for the exacting fairway shots.The
thorny bushes lining the fairways of DGC, put a huge premium
on accuracy. A nine-hole Peacock Course is also a must explore.
The DGC also scores for its unbeatable location – it is situated
right in the heart of the city, just a short distance away
from India Gate. The DGC is home to many professional tournaments
including the Indian Open, part of the prestigious Asian PGA
circuit.
The
other two courses within the city limits worth visiting
are Army Golf Course in Dhaula Kuan and the
Qutab Golf Course in Lado Sarari. The Army
Golf Course has 18 well-designed holes that will force you
to use every club in the bag. Qutab, which is maintained by
the Delhi Development Authority ( DDA ), is the only public
golf course in the country. The 18-hole course yardage 5838,
is a delight for those wishing to brandish their driver at
every possible hole. Wide-open fairways and an easy layout
are sure to give your ego a boost.
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