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Golf in Chennai

Golf in ChennaiGolf is a sport Chennai has taken over, with a lot of fervor. It was the favorite sport of the British Army and then was set up in classified clubs. 

The city has two 18- hole golf courses, one being at the Cosmopolitan Club and the other one at Gymkhana Club.

Many youngsters are taking to golf as a sport and are enduring dedicated coaching to perfect themselves in this sport. 

Senior corporate professionals have taken more into this sport and they consider this as an ideal sport to socialize, within the circle and to share information about their respective industries.

There are many health benefits of playing golf. This sport improves muscle tone and stamina at a long run. Long walks while playing Golf, helps in reducing body fat and is really good for heart.

Popular Golf Clubs in Chennai:

Gymkhana Club in Chennai:

The club came into existence in the year 1884 and is the proud owner of 18 hole, course. It has one of the oldest golf courses, in the whole of Asia. The club has an area of 6258 yards to play and it has a separate tee for ladies to play. 

The course is acknowledged for its complicated roughs and erratic wind. The course was initially established in Island grounds and later shifted to Guindy, where it stands till date.

Address
Anna Salai Mt Rd, Chintadripet

Cosmopolitan Club in Chennai:

The cosmopolitan club was established in the year 1873.The other club that was in existence during this period was Madras club, but it was open to only the Europeans. The affluent local people of the city felt a need for a club and hence this club was born.

Address:
PB No.371, 63 Anna Salai

AKDR Golf Village in Chennai:

This club has a 220 yard driving range and has a 9 hole course.

Address:
3/381 Rajiv Gandhi Salai
Mettukuppam

Chennai is looking at improving its infrastructure for golf and providing world class training to individuals who are interested to take this up professionally. Currently people who are passionate about golf have to spend a lot of money and have to travel abroad to gain experience and expertise.

The organizers of various golf events, feel that they are seeing less young girls coming into this sport and they are looking at opportunities to increase their interest. Click here to read more on various other sports in Chennai.

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