The Delhi Golf Club is a prominent golf club situated in Delhi, India, and sits on the archaeologically significant site of a former metropolis of the Mogul Empire. Although the club has an ultra-restrictive membership, with a waiting period of over 50 years for prospective members, it remains a publicly accessible course.
The club came into being in 1951, with an initial 18-hole layout designed by General J.H. Wilkinson, and in 1964 Delhi was the inaugural venue for the Indian Open. The club now comprises the championship 18-hole "Lodhi Course", which is part of the Asian PGA Tour, and the shorter 9-hole "Peacock Course". The latter came into being when the course was re-designed by Peter Thomson in 1976-77.
The par 72 Lodhi Course has seen several modifications and in early 2019 the club engaged the firm of Gary Player Designs to perform a major renovation of the course. Now a fairly tightly contained 7,036-yard track, with an emphasis on length and directness, the layout demands accuracy off the tees.
The Delhi Golf Club has a large bungalow-style clubhouse with extensive lawns, gazebos, and several indoor and outdoor bars and restaurants. There is also a health club with a swimming pool, gymnasium, and sauna. Golfers will find a Pro shop with caddies available for hire as well as a driving range and chipping area to warm up on before a round.
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