To foster the growth of tourism in India and retain its influence on the minds of the travelers innovative and fresh ideas have been encouraged and as a result of which golf tourism emerged on the scene. In the historical records of India mention of this sport is found in connection with the British colonial officers. However today this sport in India is played at all levels and is not confined within the elite groups. The promotion of this sport has given a fillip to golf tours in India.
It is definitely one of the fascinating options for the novelty seeking tourists. Nowadays travelers visit India to relish the perfect golfing experience and for this the most sought after destinations are Golf Courses in South India of which Golf Courses in Coimbatore deserve special mention.
Of the various Coimbatore Golf Courses the Coimbatore Golf Club is very popular. It was founded in the year 1977 by one of the leading industrialist of Coimbatore called K. Rajagopal of the Lakshmi Mills Group. He is the man whose undying efforts have resulted in giving birth to quality golf in Coimbatore.
Like most of the noted golf courses in Coimbatore, this golf course also enjoys a very favorable location. It is about 16 kms from the main city. This golf course is touted to be the paradise for the golfers. Its verdant fairways and manicured green expanses give full satisfaction to an avid golfer.
It is a championship course and holds the USGA Course rating of 74.2 for men and 74.5 for the ladies. The most intriguing part of the Coimbatore Golf Club in Coimbatore is 6973 yard par 72, 18 holes Championship course. In this course several bunkers, water hazards and demanding roughs are created.
This golf club is famous for its sports facilities and along with that it is counted among the most beautiful golf clubs in Coimbatore. Countless exotic tropical trees planted in its vicinity create an enchanting atmosphere. This apart, more than 50 exotic species of birds and peacocks can also be spotted here.
The best part about the golf courses in Coimbatore is that any time of the year golf matches can be played here due to the salubrious weather of the city that favors this game all round the year. So being located in this part of India, this comes naturally to the Coimbatore Golf Club.
Unlike the other noted Coimbatore Golf Courses, the Coimbatore Golf Club offers amazing facilities of bar, restaurant, golf teaching professionals, putting green, chipping area and the practice bunker to teach and hone up golfers skills.
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