Madras Gymkhana Club, Private sports club in Chennai, India.
Madras Gymkhana Club is a sports facility set across a large estate with landscaped gardens, tennis courts, swimming pools, and a golf course. The grounds also include residential rooms, restaurants, a gymnasium, jogging track, and various recreational spaces for members.
The club was founded in 1832 by British elites during the colonial period. It merged with another sports club in 1963 and moved to its current location on the banks of the Adyar River.
The club brings together members from different backgrounds who celebrate festivals like New Year's Eve and Pongal throughout the year. These gatherings shape daily life within the grounds and create spaces where people connect.
The grounds are spacious and allow ample time to explore different sports facilities and gardens at your own pace. Keep in mind this is a private club, so access may require membership or special permission to enter.
The club maintains an 18-hole golf course, one of only two in the city, situated within the grounds of a historic horse racing venue. This unusual combination makes it a distinctive location where two sporting traditions coexist.
GPS coordinates: 13.07207,80.27720
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26
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