Golf in Kerala, Tamil, Karnataka:Reccommendations?

phleques · Mar 18th, 2008, 02:08

Taking my first trip(5 weeks) to India from USA, next month (yeah!), and am looking for tips on playing at golf courses in the south, might only have time for one or two rounds, to get into my 'comfort zone' while traveling. Is it possible to play any of the private tea plantation courses in the hills? And do most courses rent clubs?
Thanks in advance for your help!

Sama · Mar 18th, 2008, 02:18

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2cents · Mar 18th, 2008, 03:25

The High Range Club in Munnar has a 9-hole golf course. They do rent out clubs. I am not sure how straight forward it is when it comes to booking a room at the club or whether its possible for those other than guests to make use of the golf course. Do contact them directly for details.

There is another golf course in Kundle, which is about 30 kms from Munnar town.

phleques · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:25

Thanks 2cents! I sent an email to the High Range Club. If it's possible to get on the course here, then would you like to play a round? Thanks again.

2cents · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:44

Thanks for the invite to play a round phleques; afraid I haven't ever driven,putted,chipped,duffed,p unched,bladed or hooked a golf ball in my life

phleques · Mar 19th, 2008, 02:26

You DEFINITELY know the golf lingo 2cents, maybe it's time to smash that little white ball into the heavens, and feel the joy of golf? First time for everything, right? The offer still stands...

2cents · Mar 20th, 2008, 00:26

phleques, couple of my friends have turned golf converts on being smitten after a day spent at the greens.So I just might take you up on your offer and find out if thwacking a small, hard white ball all day long turns out to be more fun that it appears!

Did you get a reply from the High Range Club?

phleques · Mar 20th, 2008, 09:33

hi 2cents, haven't heard back from the highrange club yet, but did find a website listing the courses in south india; www.golftoday.co.uk , seems there are 2 in munnar, one cochin and trivandrum, plus kodaikanal, ooty and coimbatore! some are private and might require a member to get access. maybe trying to play the 3rd or 4th week in april???

2cents · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:08

Hi phleques, I am not sure about the other golf courses in the south but the Cochin Golf Club does allow visitors and guests to play at the golf course in Bolgatty Island. Their website has all the details.
As you are particular about playing in plantation golf courses,staying at High Range Club or the Teameadows resort will give you access to the Golf course in Munnar and the more exclusive links in Kundle(for Teameadows guests)

phleques · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:52

Thanks 2cents, for the links. Cochin sounds good to me, i'll be flying out of Cochin May 2, maybe I could come up a day early and we could play there. Do you live nearby? Thanks again!

2cents · Mar 21st, 2008, 16:03

phleques,I stay in Cochin so we can meet-up if you are going to be here around May 1st. If you are unlucky enough to be stranded on the golf course without any partners, I can always give a hand and swing along

phleques · Mar 26th, 2008, 05:44

Looking forward to it 2cents. How can I reach you? I'm planning on buying a cell phone in India. And if you have friends that might like to join, the more the merrier!

2cents · Mar 26th, 2008, 23:07

phleques, you can e-mail me at mymailid10-at-gmail.com.

Mar 18th, 2008, 02:08	#1
phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	Golf in Kerala, Tamil, Karnataka:Reccommendations? Taking my first trip(5 weeks) to India from USA, next month (yeah!), and am looking for tips on playing at golf courses in the south, might only have time for one or two rounds, to get into my 'comfort zone' while traveling. Is it possible to play any of the private tea plantation courses in the hills? And do most courses rent clubs? Thanks in advance for your help!

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phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	Thanks 2cents! I sent an email to the High Range Club. If it's possible to get on the course here, then would you like to play a round? Thanks again. Last edited by phleques : Mar 19th, 2008 at 02:17.

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Mar 18th, 2008, 03:25	#3
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	The High Range Club in Munnar has a 9-hole golf course. They do rent out clubs. I am not sure how straight forward it is when it comes to booking a room at the club or whether its possible for those other than guests to make use of the golf course. Do contact them directly for details. There is another golf course in Kundle, which is about 30 kms from Munnar town.

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:44	#5
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	Thanks for the invite to play a round phleques; afraid I haven't ever driven,putted,chipped,duffed,p unched,bladed or hooked a golf ball in my life

Mar 19th, 2008, 02:26	#6
phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	You DEFINITELY know the golf lingo 2cents, maybe it's time to smash that little white ball into the heavens, and feel the joy of golf? First time for everything, right? The offer still stands...

Mar 20th, 2008, 00:26	#7
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	phleques, couple of my friends have turned golf converts on being smitten after a day spent at the greens.So I just might take you up on your offer and find out if thwacking a small, hard white ball all day long turns out to be more fun that it appears! Did you get a reply from the High Range Club?

Mar 20th, 2008, 09:33	#8
phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	hi 2cents, haven't heard back from the highrange club yet, but did find a website listing the courses in south india; www.golftoday.co.uk , seems there are 2 in munnar, one cochin and trivandrum, plus kodaikanal, ooty and coimbatore! some are private and might require a member to get access. maybe trying to play the 3rd or 4th week in april???

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:08	#9
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	Hi phleques, I am not sure about the other golf courses in the south but the Cochin Golf Club does allow visitors and guests to play at the golf course in Bolgatty Island. Their website has all the details. As you are particular about playing in plantation golf courses,staying at High Range Club or the Teameadows resort will give you access to the Golf course in Munnar and the more exclusive links in Kundle(for Teameadows guests)

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:52	#10
phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	Thanks 2cents, for the links. Cochin sounds good to me, i'll be flying out of Cochin May 2, maybe I could come up a day early and we could play there. Do you live nearby? Thanks again!

Mar 21st, 2008, 16:03	#11
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	phleques,I stay in Cochin so we can meet-up if you are going to be here around May 1st. If you are unlucky enough to be stranded on the golf course without any partners, I can always give a hand and swing along

Mar 26th, 2008, 05:44	#12
phleques Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In Amma Posts: 13	Looking forward to it 2cents. How can I reach you? I'm planning on buying a cell phone in India. And if you have friends that might like to join, the more the merrier!

Mar 26th, 2008, 23:07	#13
2cents Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kerala Posts: 329	phleques, you can e-mail me at mymailid10-at-gmail.com.

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