Golf Courses in Kolkata

Kolkata has a nice blend of traditional practice with the modern living. The lifestyle of the elites in the city has a strong influence of the British living. They still try and follow the ways of living of the British days. As a matter fact the British living in Kolkata is preserved in the lifestyle of the elites of Kolkata. Golf is just another aspect which the city has inherited from the British rule in the country. Kolkata was the proud capital of the country during the British rule during this time only Golf was introduced into the culture of Kolkata. It was during this period the Golf courses in Kolkata were laid down. The Golf courses in Kolkata are the pride for the city as well as for the country as theses are the first Golf courses outside United Kingdom in the world. These Golf courses paved the way for the club culture in the city as well. The clubs in Kolkata have stood the test of time and are the witness to the glorious pats of the city.

It is often said that if you are in Kolkata and you didn't had a taste of Golfing in the city then you definitely are missing out on a great opportunity to have a taste of the glory of the it. It was the first city in the world which took up Golf outside Britain. Afterwards the city became home to three glorious Golf courses. Presently Kolkata has three 18-hole golf courses at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (the first golf club in the world outside Britain), Tollygunge Club and Fort William.

The Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC') was established in the year 1829 and is the second oldest Golf club in the world only after The Royal and Ancient at St. Andrews.