Choose certified golf courses for best golfing experience

Kolkata is popular for its colonial heritage.  It has glamour to offer to its visitors like The Victoria Memorial Hall, Park Street, the Howrah Bridge or the Kali Temple that serves as a base to relatively explore this Eastern part of India.  Once cannot find some unique characteristics that are present there in the rest of India. Kolkata is also a hub for exploring hill stations of the Himalayas and Darjeeling.

Kolkata is the base for exploring Eastern India. A short golf vacation in the city of joy can be quite an exciting experience because of its two iconic golf courses in Kolkata particularly “The Royal Calcutta Golf Club” and “The Tollygunge Club”. The Royal course is one of the oldest golf clubs outside “Great Britain” and The Tollygunge is the proverbial centre of the essence of the laid back old world charm of Kolkata. The North Eastern golf courses are situated at prime areas that attract travellers all over the world throughout the year.

•    Tollygunge Golf Club
“Tollygunge Club” is much larger sports club that offers outstanding recreational facility. It provides other numerous exciting things like a complete equestrian circuit, tennis and swimming, etc. The well-renovated rooms of “Tollygunge” are also available along with beverage and multiple food options making it a perfect holiday destination. The tourists have the option for a stay and play the game of golf there. Booking your golf round in this best golf club in Kolkata is obviously also becoming a convenient option for staying at the same site. The 1st tee and 18th green at the Tolly area is just the perfect destination for your pre-game and post-game “Darjeeling Tea” and “Kingfisher” respectively.

The club was established in 1895 and designed by Dixon Cruickshank. The 18 holes golf course offer challenges to the golfers. It is open every day for the players and situated at a distance of nine km from the city centre of Kolkata.



The quintessential golf club in Kolkata offers numerous amenities like tennis court, squash courts, horse-riding, beverage options, well- accommodation facilities and a spa. Its members can enjoy various facilities such as carts, restaurant, caddies, pro shop, bar, swimming pool and golf coaching.

•    Royal Calcutta Golf Club
People call “Royal Calcutta Golf Club” as RCGC in Kolkata. It is old and beautiful parkland golf course which will assuredly provide some great golf travel memories to golfers. You will get the feeling of being a golfer at this club than in anywhere else. Here, the golf will mesmerize you.

The course is perfectly designed and maintained that gives pride to its members. The RCGC is a classic club offering a firm test of parkland golf with elegant trees and characteristic natural ponds and tanks.

The best months to visit Kolkata is from October to March (mild winters). The minimum temperature is 18 degrees and a maximum of 30 degrees. Winter are best to visit Kolkata. You can plan a very good trip there. The city of joy is connected to Delhi, Mumbai and other important cities in India. A few international flights also fly direct to Kolkata from South East Asia. There are many low-cost airlines for Kolkata, which makes easy to travel domestically. Golfing in Kolkata is an excellent experience. The two golf clubs “The Royal Club” and Tollygunge Golf Club guarantees a solid golfing experience. Combine these with the golf courses in hill country and tea garden, one has a full golfing holiday in this region alone. Plan a short vacation and visit the best golf club in Kolkata.

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Golf Clubs and Resorts to include in Sri Lanka Golf Packages

•    Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
The course was established in the year 1891, and built by stationed British soldiers. Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is an 18 holes / 72 par / 5520 Meters layout. The town of of Nuwara Eliya, known as – Nureliya is situated at an altitude of about 2000 meters, the golf club is at a distance of 3 hours’ drive from Kandy and 5 hours’ drive from Colombo.

The town is well-known for the 3 major contributions that the British made
o    Tea
o    Likening it to Scotland for its climate
o    The attractive Nuwara Eliya Golf Course

The course remains a challenging design for most of the golfers with the ups and downs and the tight fairways lined by green trees. The verandah of the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is a great place to linger over a cup of Dilmah after the game of golf.

The Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is open every day and offers various facilities like, Bar & Restaurant, caddies, Pro Shop, Driving Range, and Golf Coaching to the beginners.

•    Royal Colombo Golf Club
The Club is laden with colonial character and the course is unique in its own way, with a railway line running through it. The water bodies and trees, warrant straight and long hitting for a low score.

Interestingly, to go with the water bodies, water-boys also abound, who will at least be able to retrieve the wet golf ball for a little cash. Too bad as they can’t retrieve your stroke.

Established in the year 1896,the 18 holes / 72 par / 6560 yards course was earlier designed by British Colony, but redesigned by the designers Donald Steel and Martin Ebert. The course is just 15 minutes’ drive from the city center.

The Royal Colombo Golf Club is open every day and provides numerous amenities like, Bar & Restaurant, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Gym, Banqueting facilities, Practice Greens and Golf Coaching to Beginners.

•    Victoria Golf & Country Resort
The Victoria Golf & Country Resort established in the year 1997 and designed by the designer Donald Steel is truly spectacular. The 18 holes/ 73 par / 6945 yards course is at a distance of 30 minutes’ drive from Kandy Town.

The Golf course is well nourished by a reservoir on one side. The golf course meanders through picturesque terrain making for some breathtaking views on various holes.

The Victoria Golf & Country Resort is a preferred destination for a golf tour in Sri Lanka. The Resort offers amenities like, Bar & Restaurant, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Swimming Pool, Spa, Massage and accommodation for golfers where they can relax after a game of golf.

Sri Lanka’s golf courses are limited in number, but are filled with character. The railway track running through the Royal Colombo Golf Club, the picturesque, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club at an altitude of 2000 meters and Victoria Golf & Country Resort, nearby Kandy, are all truly challenging and spectacular. With this roster of courses, it’s possible to have a great Golf tour in Sri Lanka.

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Top 3 UAE Golf Courses for golfers

Dubai & Abu Dhabi are the two well-known emirates in UAE. Dubai’s economy is chiefly driven by tourism, financial services and real estate. The quality & number of golf clubs and resorts in Dubai are truly amazing making for a memorable golf holiday spot.

Dubai has recently attracted attention of the whole world through many innovative construction sites and sports events. Whereas Abu Dhabi promises a lot, whether it is a visit to thrill yourself with the excitement of the Formula 1 at the Ferrari world at Yas Island or to the best golf courses to play a game of golf.

List of the best Golf courses in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

•    Emirates Golf Club – Majlis Course
Host to the European tour approved Dubai Desert classic (Majlis) and also the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, Emirates Golf Club is the first golf course in the Middle East.

•    Established in the year 1988
•    18 holes / 71 par / 6857 yards course retains its status as one of the finest golf courses in this part of the world.
•    Challenging and stunning holes that keep golfers interested.

The club is located at a distance of few minutes from Dubai international airport. The Emirates Golf Club is open every day and offers onsite facilities like, Bar & Restaurant, carts, caddies, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Swimming pool, Gym, and Accommodation for golfers.

•    Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
The club is built on Dubai’s fascinating waterfronts and Marina. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club course is lined with beautiful coconut trees and date palms and it was host to the Dubai Desert classic for two consecutive years.
•    Established in the year 1993
•    18 holes / 71 par / 6857 yards course designed by the designer Thomas Bjorn.

 The course is located at a few minutes’ drive from Dubai International Airport.

The remarkable design of the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Clubhouse is that it is modelled on the traditional Dhow and truly stands out. The resort is open every day and provides various facilities like, carts, caddies, Bar & Restaurant, Driving Range, Swimming pool, Accommodation and Gym for golf lovers.

•    Abu Dhabi Golf Club
The club is at a ten minutes distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport and only fifteen minutes’ drive from the city center.

•    Established in the year 1992
•    27 holes / 72 par / 7334 yards golf course layout designed by the well-known designer Peter Harradin.

The exotic design of the Abu Dhabi Golf Clubhouse, the state of the art Practice facilities, and the 5 star Westin Property sitting just beside the course is one of the most complete and magnificent golf properties anywhere.

Strategically placed bunkers and vast fairways with big greens make the Golfing experience memorable. Tiger Woods makes his appearance every year as the club is host to the annual Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.



The Abu Dhabi Golf Club is one of the preferred destination of golf lovers. The club offers amenities like, carts, caddies, Bar & Restaurant, Pro Shop, Banqueting Facilities, Swimming pool, Gym and Accommodation for golfers.

Three absolutely stunning and outstanding UAE Golf courses make Dubai and Abu Dhabi a family and golfing destination that will surely not disappoint. So opt for the best Golf packages in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and enjoy your vacations.