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Royal Calcutta Golf Club in Tollygunge, Kolkata traces its establishment to March 1829, making it the oldest golf club outside Britain. The club began with a nine-hole course at Dum Dum and later operated courses on the Maidan before establishing its present Tollygunge base. The current course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout, with published figures including 7,195 yards and a 73.6 course rating.
Its relatively flat ground is broken up by numerous water features and large greens. The club received the right to use the title 'Royal' in 1912, commemorating the visit of King George V to Calcutta. Beyond the golf course, the club has long operated as a broader sporting institution, with tennis and swimming among its facilities.
The course is an 18-hole parkland golf course. It plays to par 72, 7,195 yards. The course originally opened in 1829. It is open to members and their guests. On-site facilities include Pro Shop, Practice Areas, Driving Range, Putting Green, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Tennis Courts, Dining, and 1 more.
The Calcutta Golf Club was established in March 1829, during the period when Calcutta was a major administrative and commercial centre of British India. Its first course consisted of nine holes at Dum Dum. The club subsequently established two nine-hole courses on the Maidan.
The Dum Dum facility closed in 1897, while changes to the Maidan, including development associated with the Victoria Memorial, affected those early layouts.
The club's history spans several different golfing sites in Kolkata. One Maidan course was altered or lost during development of the Victoria Memorial precinct, while the remaining Maidan course survived until 1939. In 1912 the club received permission to add 'Royal' to its name.
Club minutes record that the title was granted by King George V in commemoration of his visit to Calcutta.
Royal Calcutta is historically significant primarily for its age. The club identifies itself as the oldest golf club outside Britain and one of the earliest surviving golf institutions anywhere outside Scotland.
The club now operates from 18 Golf Club Road in Tollygunge, Kolkata. Its principal course is an 18-hole par-72 layout and the club continues as a private sporting and social institution.
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