Chandigarh Golf Club


Chandigarh Golf Club, established in 1962, is a non-profit registered golf club located in Chandigarh, India. Nestled under the Sivalik Hills, the club features an 18-hole course spanning 6.5 kilometers. Founded in 1962, the clubhouse was originally laid out by Dharam Vira in 1969. The club has been home to professional golfers, the best known being Jeev Milkha Singh.

Flora and fauna of the surrounding area

The fairways of the golf course include large orchards inhabited by several kinds of birds, such as egrets, peacocks, and Blue Jay. The area is populated with plants like eucalyptus, adina cordifolia, Jamuns, and Kikar Orchard trees.

Facilities

The golf club has a clubhouse, swimming pool, dining hall, golf shop and a gym for its members. In 1978, the course was expanded from 12 holes to 18. This new course was designed by four-time Open Championship winner, Peter Thomson.