WILLIGDON SPORTS CLUB  

The Willigdon Sports Club, which was established in 1917, is one of the most exclusive clubs in Mumbai. The golf course of the Willigdon Club is open only for members and their guests. Membership to the club is by invitation only. The18-hole golf course is spread over 60 acres and is centrally located near Haji Ali. The charges for a round of golf are Rs. 700/- for weekends and Rs. 500/- for weekdays. The Willigdon Sports Club also organises the occasional golf tournament.

Address: K Khade Marg, Tulsiwadi, Mumbai 400 034, Phone: 494 5757, 494 5756

 THE ROYAL PALMS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

The Royal Palms Golf and Country Club is the latest entrant to the golf scene in the city. The Royal Palms is located in one of the greenest areas in the city – the Aarey Milk colony at Goregaon. It sports an 18-hole championship course spread over 100 acres. The course has been designed by Phil Ryan from the Pacific Course Design (Australia) and constructed by L & M Fairways Pvt Ltd, Singapore. The master plan was conceived by Wimberley, Allison, Tong and Goo of London, the team behind the Lost Palace in Sun City, South Africa. The grass has been specially grafted and imported from Malaysia. Three man-made lakes add to the landscape. The club also has various clubhouse restaurants to offer - The Verandah Cafe, Gourmet Symphony and The Grill Room & The 19th Hole Bar.  Other attractions at The Royal Palms Golf and Country Club include a clubhouse bar, swimming pool, card room, squash courts, badminton courts, health club with sauna and steam, a jacuzzi, and a well-equipped gymnasium with personal trainers and masseurs.

Address: Mumbai 400 034, Phone: 842 7728 / 30



 UNITED SERVICES CLUB

The United Services Club is run jointly by the army, the navy and the air force. The club is also open to civilian members. The club has an 18-hole, par-70 golf course. The course is 6072 yards long, with a course rating of 68.4. It is open to members and their guests. Non-member golfers are welcome on the course as long as they are members of the Indian Golfing Union, or can present a handicap certificate. The club's coaching programme for beginners has two coaches -- Ajay Chitlekar and Ankush Muknath. Charges are Rs 500/- for non-IGU members on weekends and Rs 400/- on weekdays. For IGU members, the charges are Rs. 400/- on weekends and Rs. 300 on weekdays. There is a practice-driving range, which charges Rs 200/- for 45 minutes.

Address: Roberts Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 034,
Phone: 215 0413, 215 0881


  BOMBAY PRESIDENCY GOLF CLUB  

The Bombay Presidency Golf Club, located in the eastern suburb of Chembur, is a 18 hole par 70 course that is playable throughout the year. It has one of the best greens in the city and has been the venue of major tournaments. The Clubhouse of the Bombay Presidency Golf Club includes an air-conditioned restaurant, swimming pool, gymnasium, party room, banquet hall, residential rooms and a couple of bars.

Address: Dr C Gidwani Road, Chembur, Mumbai 400 074,
Phone: 558 0670, 558 0198

By : Wasim Siddiqui

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