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The Chennai golf courses are equipped with a number of remarkable facilities. These facilities comprise of caddies, golf kit, transportation and food. There are two very famous golf clubs in Chennai. These golf courses have 18-holes. The origin of these golf courses can essentially be traced back to 19th century. The names of these golf clubs are Cosmopolitan Club & the Gymkhana Club golf course.
Cosmopolitan Club : this one of the very renowned golf courses in Chennai was established in 19th century. It is an 18-hole ground. Its expansive area and beautiful surrounding creates a magnificent spell on the minds of the players and the ones who accompany them.
Gymkhana Club : this is again one of the most noted Chennai golf courses. It was established in 1886. It is nestled within the 2400 meter oval of the guindy racecourse. The tracts at guindy are flat and fast. Tracts are encircled by the out of boundaries racetrack. This club is located in the vicinity of the green landscapes. This apart, the thick rough and water tanks also dot the area. The interesting part however still remains to be mentioned here is that it has unpredictable hindrances like the racehorses on their workouts. Speaking from the actual viewpoint of the game, the first hole on this course is PAR 04 at 415 yards. To avoid the bunkers kept on the tracts, you need to make a very calculated move to tee off the ball to cover 130 yards.
At Gymkhana Club you can also opt for other exciting and recreational sports and games like pool, snooker, tennis and table tennis. It also has extensive library and bar. This apart, its fantastic arrangements for parties and movie screenings also make it one of the most sought after golf courses in Chennai.
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