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Hyderabad Golf Club

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Hyderabad Golf Club Course
Club information
LocationTolichowki, Hyderabad, Telangana
Established1992; 32 years ago (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

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.

History

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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

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

Facilities

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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

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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

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  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.