Hyderabad,
Andhara Pradesh India
 The
charms of Hyderabad as a tourist destination
are unique. Hyderabad exudes a cultural amalgamation of northern
and southern India. Its language is a curious blend of old Urdu
and many regional languages, spoken with a peculiar ac-cent that
sets a Hyderabad! apart. Under its rulers, Hyderabad developed
a distinct style in almost every facet - its richly flavoured
cuisine, its etiquette, its handicrafts, its festivals and fairs
- which it borrowed from all over the country and abroad, and
then coloured in its own hue.
Hyderabad Golf Club
Hyderabad
Golf Club |
| Year of Foundation |
1888 |
| No. of Holes |
18 |
| Yardage |
6,434-yards |
| Par |
72 |
| Playing Conditions |
Generally Army members are allowed but guests must be accompanied by members. Of late, to promote golf, locals have been allowed in at an extra fee. One of the few Army clubs which allowa outsiders to play. |
Club Facilities |
Bar, Restaurant |
Golfing Facilities |
Driving Range, Putting Greens, Academy |
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 The
Bolaram Golf Club course in Hyderabad offers a good golfing
facility in this important tourism destination of the country.
The course, founded way back in 1888, is spread over 160 acres.
The army takes care of the course now and old browns have been
converted into regular greens.
Lending
itself beautifully to the surroundings, the Course boasts of a
natural lake and stretches into the Naya Quila.
Creatively
designed to accentuate the historical setting whilst preserving
the ecological balance, the spectacular 18 hole Golf Course will
be an experience.
The 6.434-yard course plays to par 72. The 12th green is situated
next to the bungalow once stayed in by the young Winston Churchill.
An intriguing hole is the 14th, which is called Waterloo in memory
of a golfer who took six putts to sink from less than three feet.
 The
6,434 yard course has two equal halves of 36 strokes each, and
holes with historic, macabre names. The first is named Genesis.
The 12th takes its name from young Winston Churchill's bungalow
near the green. The next is called the Graves, possibly due to
the fact that for the third shot you could use a driver, a wedge
or any one of the clubs in between. There's a par three called
Perfection-your tee shot better be just that, otherwise you might
land up in the GOC's bungalow, out of bounds and in a lot of trouble.
(Incidentally, it is called Joshi's bungalow by the caddies).
An intriguing one is the 14th, which is called Waterloo in memory
of a golfer who took 6 to sink from 2 feet away. However, on the
card it's put down as Water Loo. Of course that could be a reference
to the vastly improved facilities of the course, which is now
lush with immaculate greens.
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