Best golf courses in Ahmedabad

Going by the number of golf clubs being set up in Ahmedabad, it seems the game is set to emerge as a mass sport of sorts and shed its ‘elite’ tag in the near future.

Once a ‘rich man’s game’, numerous recreation clubs and resorts have sniffed an opportunity in golf as all the generations are being part of the game.

“Golf is catching up with all the age groups in Ahmedabad. Unlike what it used to be in earlier days when only elite people or retired citizens were into it, nowadays from 8 to 80 years, all strata of society & business are attracted to it in Ahmedabad and other cities of Gujarat like Baroda, Bharuch etc.” says Shailesh Goyal, an entrepreneur & communication consultant who also picked up golf recently.

“For some it’s a pass time activity, while for many others it’s a serious play, to the extent like its leading them to alternate career” expressed Anush Iyer, an engineering student who began golfing last year but is now playing in various tournaments!

Compared to metros, the city boasts of just a handful of golf courses, including the Kensville Golf and Country Club, Gulmohar Greens, Kalhaar Blues and Greens. However, there are several more in the pipeline..

The Ahmedabad Elite Golfers Association (TAEGA) was established in August 2006, solely works to popularize Golf and acts as a catalyst in the development of Golf as a sport.

There are 4 golf courses which are preferred by people in the city to learn, practice & play in Ahmedabad:

Gulmohar Greens Club

The Golf course at Gulmohar Greens is a 9 – Hole par 36 Golf Course which makes it truly unique.

Address: B-204, Shapath Complex-4, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad

Number: 079-30613100, 079-30613101

Kensville Golf and Country Club

The Kensville Golf course is Gujarat’s first truly international 18 hole championship course.

Address: B-900 Shapath 4, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad

Number: 09662062900,9725259666

Cambay Golf Club, Gandhi Road

This 9 hole, par 29 executive golf course has 30 hitting stations and offer night golfing.

Address: Sector 25, Gandhinagar, Gandhi Road, Ahmedabad

Number: 079-23289004, 079-23289012, 9909954023

Kalhaar Blues and Greens

The The 18-hole championship golf course is spread over 175 acres and has a length of 7,317 yards, making it one of the longest golf courses in India.

Address: Near Muni Bapu Ashram, Nidhrad Cross Road, Ahmedabad

Number: 093 77 110656