Hyderabad Golf Club

The Hyderabad Golf club is an 18-hole golf course located in a historic setting in and around Golconda Fort. A project promoted by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation and the Hyderabad Golf Association. Hyderabad's first and only public golf course.

Hyderabad Golf Club Course
Club information
LocationTolichowki, Hyderabad, Telangana
Established1992 (1992)
TypePublic Golf Course
Owned byHyderabad Golf Club
Operated byHyderabad Golf Club
Total holes18
Events hostedGolkonda Masters[1]
Websitewww.hyderabadgolfclub.co.in
Par71
Length6,200 yards

History

Hyderabad Golf club was formed in 1992 with the objective of building a Golf Course to International Standards accessible to civilian residents of the metropolitan area of Hyderabad and its surroundings.

Location

The Hyderabad Golf Club is located just opposite the Qutb Shahi Tombs and shadow of the historic Golconda Fort

Facilities

An 18-hole, 6057 yard, Par 71 golf course, with water bodies and vast greens along with training facilities such as a Golf Academy, Driving Range, and a club house.[2]

Controversies

In 2010, the Hyderabad Golf Club set up an illegal golf course within the premises of the historic Naya Qila, which has resulted in outrage among heritage activists.[3][4] Against ASI rules, the golf course restricted tourists' entry to the fort. As of 2019, the course is still active.[5][6]

References
  1. PGTI Golconda Masters in Hyderabad
  2. Hyderabad city gets new golf course
  3. "105 acres of Golconda Fort goes to golf club". The Times of India. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. A. Srinivasa Rao (6 March 2012). "Illegal golf course threatens Golconda fort in Hyderabad". India Today. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. "The Qila-Turned-Golf Course in Hyderabad is Why We Must be Sceptical of 'Adopt a Heritage'". The Wire. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  6. "Archaeological Survey of India has no clue on Golconda Fort limits". Deccan Chronicle. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.

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