Golf
Courses
Kashmir offers an outstanding opportunities for the golf players golf all
through the summer - from April to November - in inspiring surroundings,
through trees of chinar and pine.
In the flourishing golf courses at
Srinagar
and Gulmarg, one is able to play for longer hours than one can in the plains
because of the lower temperatures - Srinagar's highest temperature never goes
beyond 30 deg. Cent.. Srinagar has an 18 hole golf course with common fairways,
and a par of 70. The golf course at Gulmarg is something unique, you have ever
seen or imagined before.
Kashmir boasts of acquiring one of the world's highest green golf courses,
as well as a clubhouse, a historical building in its own right, situated at
Gulmarg, also one of the finest hill stations at J&K. Situated at an
incredibly high altitude of 3730 metres above sea level, it is not only the
highest green golf course anywhere in the world but also one of the most
beautiful with amazing ambience. The tourism department of J&K justly
offers all required facilities for the travelers and golf lovers. There are
various facilities for both the beginners and the experts. For the starter,
there are golf sets on hire, instructors to instruct one in the game, and
temporary memberships. Similarly, these facilities are available for the
players as well, leaving out the serious golfers, who usually carry their
sets along.
Gulmarg
Golf Club
This club was established in the early days of the British rule by Sir
Neville Chamberlain, K.C.B.. The Gulmarg Golf Club has attracted many
golfers for almost a century. The Gulmarg Golf Club is surrounded by a lush
green trees, alpine flowers and crises crossed by snow fed streams and
rivulets; gently twisting slopes covered with a natural mossy terrain, and a
crispy cool caressing weather.
This golf course was redesigned by the famous golf architect, Peter
Thompson. Today its has a 6,760 yards, par 72, 18 hole. The layout of the
course too is strikingly different from most golf courses - hardly any
stretch is flat - the land slopes and inclines along the complete area of
the course which has a par of 72. This highest golf course in the world,
also boasts of India's longest hole, a par five, 610 yards. Unlike most of
the other par-fives on the Gulmarg course, the eighth plays much longer than
its 610 yards because of the uphill factor. The green course features not
only the rippling rivulets, pre-defined streams and ponds, but also herds of
sheep which rules out the need for lawn mowers and keep the fairways in
excellent condition.
The most interesting and trying hole on the
Gulmarg
course is unquestionably the 17th. Although not very long, it calls for some
precise hitting to land on the green which is daringly placed on the edge of
a cliff. The 18th hole, a par five, is an thrilling experience. It's downhill
crosses from St. Mary's Church to the club house, a drop of 300 feet. The Gulmarg
Golf Club is adequate enough to handle the holiday golfer and organise for the
services of caddies and coache. Golf sets can also be hired at very affordable
and reasonable rates. Facilities at the club consists of a bar, library, lounge,
table tennis, lawn tennis and lots more. The Gulmarg golf course is generally
open between April and November, as it is concealed by snow for the rest of
the year and its disciplined slopes are converted into mini ski runs for beginners.
If you are planning to play golf regularly through out the entire duration
of your stay in Kashmir, a temporary membership can be availed, which will
enable you to use the course for as long as you are here. Naturally the
membership permits you to use the clubhouse restaurant facilities. You can
hire a golf set and balls for the day from the pro-shops at Gulmarg. If you
want to brush up your play, or simply want to learn golf as a beginner,
there are efficient trainers at both clubs.
Kashmir Golf Club
The Kashmir Golf Club has all the excellently fitted equipment, that make
playing golf an unforgettable experience. It is spread over 52 sprawling
acres of lush land adjoining the Maulana Azad Road, the City’s main
avenue. I
The Kashmir Golf Club at Srinagar with well laid out bunkers and hazards,
interspersed between chinars & pine is a professional 18-hole course and
has been the venue of many tournaments. The course has common fairways and a
par of 70. Srinagar offers an exclusive opportunity for golf enthusiasts to
play through the summer, from April to November. Srinagar's pleasant climate
allows the golfer to play longer hours without getting tired.
Royal spring Golf Course
Spread over an area of 300 acres near the famous Cheshma Shahi, The Royal
Springs Golf Course was designed and built by the World renowned Golf course
architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. II, who has designed about 500 golf
courses all around the World.
The Golf course located here overlooks the famous and picturesque Dal Lake,
is set in a natural environment founded against the scenic backdrop of
Zabarwan hills. The setting is a combination of aesthetic delight and
golfing pleasure and is a truly transcending experience of the Golfer and
nature lover alike. The 118 holes, 6445 mtrs. Course at a par of 72 offer a
challenge to all levels of players.
