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Kashmir offers outstanding opportunities for the golf players
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 organize for the services
of caddies and coaches. 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.
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