| Coimbatore Golf Club |
| About:The Coimbatore Golf Club was started in the year 1977 when a group of golf enthusiasts started playing golf in the grounds belonging to the Coimbatore Jail. A nine hole course with browns, right in the heart of the city was used.Leading Coimbatore Industrialist K.Rajagopal of the the Lakshmi Mills Group, is the main person behind this big endeavor of bringing quality golf to Coimbatore. His efgolf-club to contributing time and resources saw the foundation of the Coimbatore Golf Foundation, a non profit organization identifying and buying 150 acres of suitable land in the outskirts of Coimbatore. Even today K.Rajagopal dedicates a lot of time to develop the course that he loves. He is widely known in golfing circles not only in India but around the world. He is affectionately called as “Captain” by golfers of all ages alike.The present course at Chettipalayam is located 16 kilometers from the city and is accessible by various roads. Its strategic location helps people from other cities to regularly visit and play golf |
| Lush Fairways and manicured, true greens give every golfer the satisfaction of playing this Championship course with USGA Course rating of 74.2 for men and 74.5 for the ladies. The 6973 yard par 72, 18 holes Championship course, is yet a challenging course with a mix of bunkers, water hazards and demanding roughs. Coimbatore Golf Club is a proactive organization with active golfers and tournaments all round the year.Hundreds of Exotic tropical trees give the golfer a challenge as well as the pleasure to be on the course. The course is rich of more than 50 species of birds and a host to large number peacocks. The beautiful Coimbatore weather gives the opportunity to play golf all round the year in pleasant and enjoyable conditions. |
| Location info: |
| Address:Coimbatore Golf Club Chettipalayam, Coimbatore – 641 201 Tamil Nadu INDIA |
| District: Coimbatore |
| Nearest City: Coimbatore |
| Climate/Weather: |
| Situated at an altitude of 409 metres above sea level, Coimbatore experiences mild winters and moderate summers. |
| History: |
| Coimbatore Golf Club is been constantly improving over recent years with help the dedication and determination of its members.A fullyfunctional golf course was started in 1985.Today the Coimbatore Golf Club golf course here have developed to world class standards, they provide the golfers with pleasure and latest facilities. The Coimbatore golf club has large number of employs from course maintenance staffs to caddies..With the aim of providing extensive golfing facilities the Coimbatore Golf club is planning to construct a new club house meeting international standards. The amateur golfer Joseph Chakola belongs to the club. The club also aims to groom emerging talents. |
| How to reach? |
| Nearest Railway Station:Coimbatore Junction and the Coimbatore North Railway Station. |
| Nearest Airport:Coimbatore Airport |
| Road Transport:Buses are available from Coimbatore |
| Nearest Visiting places: |
| V.O.C. Park & Zoo:An amusement park, V.O.C. Park & Zoo are named after the famous freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram. The park is an interesting place to visit in Coimbatore. The main attractions within the park include an aquarium, a mini zoo, and a toy train for joyrides.Perur Temple :7 kms west of Coimbatore, this ancient temple was built by Karikala Chola and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Also known as Mel Chidambaram, the exquisite sculptures in Kanagasabai are the main tourist attraction.Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary: Anamalai wildlife sanctuary is about 90-km from Coimbatore and is situated at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Western Ghats near Pollachi. The sanctuary is spread across an area of 958 sq. kms. and is an ecological paradise. This sanctuary encompasses a National Park. The sanctuary has been recently renamed as Indira Gandhi wildlife sanctuary. |
| Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
| Siruvani Hotel 458, P N Pudur, Maruthamalai Main Road, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu 641041- 0422 24221058Venkadesh Bakery & Hotel 1, Thirumurugan Nagar, Vadavalli Kovai, Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu 641041 |
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| Help Line/Phone Number: |
| Police Station:Kalpakkam Township, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu- 044 27481143 |
| Nearest Hospital:Vallalar Hospital Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641041- 0422 2450693KG Hospital Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2212121Ganga Hospital 313, Mettupalayam Road, Alagesan Rd No. 2, Saibaba Koil, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 043- 0422 2485000Sheela Hospital 46, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 2498381 Aravind Eye Hospital Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu- 0422 4360400 |
| Society/Community Phone NumberCoimbatore Golf Club Chettipalayam, Coimbatore – 641 201 Tamil Nadu INDIAPhone: +91 422 2655363 / 2655258, 3093949Fax: +91 422 2655258Email: info@coimbatoregolf.comWeb: www.coimbatoregolf.com |
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