The history of Golf in India starts since 1829 when the first ever Golf Course outside the British Isle was opened in Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) and was named as Royal Calcutta Golf Club. The passion for golfing in India grew rapidly as Bombay Golf Club was formed in 1842 followed by Bangalore and Madras (now known as Chennai) were ready by 1885.

Varied topography of the country owes a lot to golf in India. The nature of golf courses is rich and diverse ranging from the beauty of Himalaya in Kashmir to the charm of tea estates in east, beachside courses in Goa to courses within centuries old heritage & monuments and colonial splendours. Today, India has 196 registered golf courses with world class golfing facilities and clubs. Many of these challenging and modern courses are designed by international names like Robert Trent Jones Jr, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Nick Faldo, Greg Norman, Ronald Fream and Phil Ryan.

As the golfing in India became popular since the inauguration of Indian Open in 1964, many Luxury Golf Resorts along the golf courses also started to facilitate the discerning golfers. Today, India offers finest luxurious golf resorts clubbed with world class spa, fine dining and unique experiences as you retire after a round of golf.

Best time to play golf in India is between October to March when it is almost no rain, low humidity and mild winters.