Kodai Golf Course, Kodaikanal - Timings, Best time to Visit
India | TamilNadu | Kodaikanal
#23 of 32 Places to Visit in Kodaikanal
Distance (From Kodaikanal): 4 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 1 Hour
Transportation Options: Cab
Travel Tips: None
At a distance of 4 Km from Kodaikanal Bus Stand, Kodaikanal Golf Club is a private membership club located in Kodaikanal. Situated near the Green Valley Viewpoint, it is one of the most secluded places to visit in Kodai.
Situated at an altitude of 2220 m, Kodaikanal Golf Club boasts of 18 holes par 71 golf course. Founded in 1895 by a group of 12 British golfers, the club initially catered primarily to missionaries and British and American civil servants. Today, it boasts a membership of over 600 individuals from various countries.
Initially, the course comprised only 9 holes with brown putting surfaces. In the early 1950s, the course was expanded to 18 holes, and in 1986, the putting surfaces were upgraded to greens. The 18-hole course spans 150 acres of verdant land and measures 5,876 meters in length. Each hole has a unique name that reflects its specific challenge, including Old Long'un, Plateau, Hoping, Devil's Pit, Pulpit, Tiger, Hill Side, Punch Bowl, Pimples, Saddle, Overhill, Sentinel, Twister, Majestic, New Long'un, Roadside, Sure Shot, and Home.
The club provides a variety of amenities, including accommodations ranging from standard to super deluxe rooms. Additional facilities include a Cards Room, Billiards Room, Bar, Kitchen & Dining, Conference Room, and a designated practice area. The club can also host events, offering amenities such as a DLP projector and music system.
While membership is required to play golf at the club, non-members can participate by obtaining a temporary membership or by paying a fee. However, players must possess a golf disability or complete golfing lessons prior to playing.
Timings: 8 AM - 6 PM
Entry: Rs. 600 on Weekdays, & Rs. 800 on Weekends for Non-Members, Rs. 500 on Weekdays, & Rs. 600 on Weekends for Members.