Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Golf course in Tollygunge, Kolkata, India.
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club is an 18-hole course laid across flat terrain with water hazards and spacious greens totaling 7195 yards. Additional facilities on the grounds include tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a Lawn Bowls Pavilion.
Founded in 1829, it became the first golf club established outside Great Britain. King George V granted the Royal status during his visit in 1911.
The club serves as a social gathering place where members come together for tournaments and shared activities throughout the year. These recreational traditions shape how people experience and use the grounds daily.
The club is located on Golf Club Road within the Kolkata Maidan area. The flat terrain makes the course accessible to golfers of varying skill levels.
The grounds serve as a wildlife sanctuary within the city, providing habitat for foxes, snakes, mongoose, and many bird species. This variety of animals makes the place an unexpected ecological refuge.
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