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== Controversies ==
== Controversies ==
In 2010, the Hyderabad Golf Club set up an illegal golf course within the premises of the historic [[Naya Qila]], which has resulted in outrage among heritage activists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/105-acres-of-Golconda-Fort-goes-to-golf-club/articleshow/6225105.cms|title=105 acres of Golconda Fort goes to golf club {{!}} Hyderabad News - Times of India|last=Jul 28|first=TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2010|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10|last3=Ist|first3=5:53}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/golf-course-threatens-iconic-fort-golconda-in-hyderabad-95178-2012-03-06|title=Illegal golf course threatens Golconda fort in Hyderabad|last=HyderabadMarch 6|first=A. Srinivasa Rao|last2=March 6|first2=2012UPDATED|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10|last3=Ist|first3=2012 15:08}}</ref> Against [[Archaeological Survey of India|ASI]] rules, the golf course restricted tourists' entry to the fort. As of 2019, the course is still active.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/urban/the-qila-turned-golf-course-in-hyderabad-is-why-we-must-be-sceptical-of-adopt-a-heritage|title=The Qila-Turned-Golf Course in Hyderabad is Why We Must be Sceptical of 'Adopt a Heritage'|website=The Wire|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/crime/130319/archaeological-survey-of-india-has-no-clue-on-golconda-fort-limits.html|title=Archaeological Survey of India has no clue on Golconda Fort limits|date=2019-03-13|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref>
In 2010, the Hyderabad Golf Club set up an illegal golf course within the premises of the historic [[Naya Qila]], which has resulted in outrage among heritage activists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/105-acres-of-Golconda-Fort-goes-to-golf-club/articleshow/6225105.cms|title=105 acres of Golconda Fort goes to golf club |date=July 28, 2010|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/golf-course-threatens-iconic-fort-golconda-in-hyderabad-95178-2012-03-06|title=Illegal golf course threatens Golconda fort in Hyderabad|author=A. Srinivasa Rao |date=March 6, 2012 |magazine=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref> Against [[Archaeological Survey of India|ASI]] rules, the golf course restricted tourists' entry to the fort. As of 2019, the course is still active.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/urban/the-qila-turned-golf-course-in-hyderabad-is-why-we-must-be-sceptical-of-adopt-a-heritage|title=The Qila-Turned-Golf Course in Hyderabad is Why We Must be Sceptical of 'Adopt a Heritage'|website=The Wire|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/crime/130319/archaeological-survey-of-india-has-no-clue-on-golconda-fort-limits.html|title=Archaeological Survey of India has no clue on Golconda Fort limits|date=2019-03-13|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-11-10}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 01:58, 23 April 2022

Hyderabad Golf Club Course
File:Hyderabad Golf.png
Club information
LocationTolichowki, Hyderabad, Telangana
Established1992; 34 years ago (1992)
TypePublic Golf Course
Owned byHyderabad Golf Club
Operated byHyderabad Golf Club
Total holes18
Tournaments hostedGolkonda Masters[1]
Websitewww.hyderabadgolfclub.co.in
Par71
Length6,200 yards

The Hyderabad Golf club is an 18 hole golf course located in a historic setting in and around Golconda Fort. A project promoted by the Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation and the Hyderabad Golf Association. Hyderabad’s first and only public golf course.

History[edit | edit source]

Hyderabad Golf club was formed in 1992 with the objective of building a Golf Course to International Standards accessible to civilian residents of the metropolitan area of Hyderabad and its surroundings.

Location[edit | edit source]

The Hyderabad Golf Club is located just opposite the Qutb Shahi Tombs and shadow of the historic Golconda Fort

Facilities[edit | edit source]

An 18 hole, 6057 yard, Par 71 golf course, with water bodies and vast greens along with training facilities such as a Golf Academy, Driving Range, and a club house.[2]

Controversies[edit | edit source]

In 2010, the Hyderabad Golf Club set up an illegal golf course within the premises of the historic Naya Qila, which has resulted in outrage among heritage activists.[3][4] Against ASI rules, the golf course restricted tourists' entry to the fort. As of 2019, the course is still active.[5][6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ PGTI Golconda Masters in Hyderabad
  2. ↑ Hyderabad city gets new golf course
  3. ↑ "105 acres of Golconda Fort goes to golf club". The Times of India. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ↑ A. Srinivasa Rao (6 March 2012). "Illegal golf course threatens Golconda fort in Hyderabad". India Today. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "The Qila-Turned-Golf Course in Hyderabad is Why We Must be Sceptical of 'Adopt a Heritage'". The Wire. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  6. ↑ "Archaeological Survey of India has no clue on Golconda Fort limits". Deccan Chronicle. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
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