 Golf
is still considered to be a 'millionaire's game', and the elite enthusiasts
enjoy the expansive greens of some of the wonderful golf courses spread
in and around Bangalore.
Golf Associations were formed in order to encourage, promote and develop
the game of golf. There are a handful of clubs in and around Bangalore
- Karnataka Golf Association (KGA), Bangalore Golf Club (BGC) and
Eagleton Golf Club.
Karnataka
Golf Association
 It
is designed by Peter Thomson of Thomson Wolveridge and Associates,
Australia and conforms to international standards. An 18 hole champion
golf course spread over 125 acres close to Bangalore airport; it attracts
innumerable golfers from all over world. It
was the venue for the South Indian junior and sub-junior golf tournament.
The age group of participants ranged from 6 to 17 years. It was heartening
to see so many young children interested in a sport such as golf that
is considered to be a game for the elite. The youngest golfer was
Master Sahil Dewan, who is yet to turn six, but knows the right way
to 'putt' it.
For more information, contact: 2529 8845
Address: 1, Golf Avenue, Kodihalli, Off Airport Road, Bangalore
560 008
Bangalore
Golf Club
The club founded in 1876, is one of the oldest golf clubs in
the world outside Scotland. It is located in the heart of the city
and sandwiched between the three top 5 star hotels. The lush-green
golf course has hosted many major golf tournaments and has established
itself in providing a platform to the golf lovers. It regularly hosts
inter-club tournaments and helps the young golfers to display their
mettle.
For more information, contact: 2228 1876
Address: High
Grounds, Sankey Road, Bangalore - 560052
 Eagleton
Golf Club
It is designed to cater to the growing number of golf enthusiasts
- Indian and foreigners who are seeking fresh challenges and new destinations.
Eagleton offers a kaleidoscope of activities. An 18 hole, 168 acres
US PGA standard championship golf course is designed by reputed
golf architects. This professional golf academy has a 25 floodlight
practice drive-in range and also sophisticated ball-picking and dispensing
machines.
For more information, contact: 2676 4403 / 2676 4974
Address: Mysore Road, Bangalore.
Email : eagleton@giasbg01.vsnl.net.in
Web site:
eagletongolfvillage.com
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Eagleton Golf Club
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