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
Tournaments 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. Jul 28, TNN | Updated; 2010; Ist, 5:53. "105 acres of Golconda Fort goes to golf club | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 November 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. HyderabadMarch 6, A. Srinivasa Rao; March 6, 2012UPDATED; Ist, 2012 15:08. "Illegal golf course threatens Golconda fort in Hyderabad". India Today. Retrieved 10 November 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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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