The Hyderabad Golf club is an 18-hole golf course located in a historic setting in and around

Golconda Fort Fort (Telugu: గోల్కొండ, romanized: ''Gōlkōnḍa'') is a historic fortress and ruined city located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was originally called Mankal. The fort was originally built by Kakatiya ruler Pratāparud ...

. A project promoted by the

Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in Telangana, India. Aims The aim of TSTDC is to provide infrastructure, conveyance and other facilities to tourists visiting Telang ...

and the Hyderabad Golf Association. Hyderabad's first and only public golf course.

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 The Qutub Shahi Tombs are located in the Ibrahim Bagh (garden precinct), close to the famous Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, India. They contain the tombs and mosques built by the various kings of the Qutub Shahi dynasty. The galleries of the sma ...

and shadow of the historic

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.

Controversies

In 2010, the Hyderabad Golf Club set up an illegal golf course within the premises of the historic

Naya Qila Naya Qila ("New Fort", also spelled ''Naya Quila'') is an extended portion of Golkonda Fort in Hyderabad, India. It was built in 1656 by Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah as further defence for the Mughal armies. This integral part of the Golkonda fo ...

, which has resulted in outrage among heritage activists. Against ASI rules, the golf course restricted tourists' entry to the fort. As of 2019, the course is still active.

References

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