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The course is encompased by hundreds of exotic [[tropical]] trees giving the golfer a challenge as well as the pleasure to be on the course. The course is also rich of more than 50 species of [[bird]]s and a host to large number [[peacocks]]. The Club has adopted innovative techniques in [[waste recycling]] water and using [[recycled water]] to help contribute to the Environment. The comparison of the surrounding areas gives an idea to the levels to which the trees and the greenery help the eco structure of the area. |
The course is encompased by hundreds of exotic [[tropical]] trees giving the golfer a challenge as well as the pleasure to be on the course. The course is also rich of more than 50 species of [[bird]]s and a host to large number [[peacock|peacocks]]. The Club has adopted innovative techniques in [[waste recycling]] water and using [[recycled water]] to help contribute to the Environment. The comparison of the surrounding areas gives an idea to the levels to which the trees and the greenery help the eco structure of the area. |
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Revision as of 06:04, 3 June 2010
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| Location | Chettipalayam Village, Coimbatore,  India |
| Established | 1985 |
| Type | Public Golf Course |
| Owned by | Coimbatore Golf Club |
| Operated by | Coimbatore Golf Club |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Events hosted | Ram Menon Trophy to be held on 16-December-2007 |
| Website | CGC |
| Designed by | G.K.Rajagopal |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,973 yards |
| Course rating | USGA Course Rating Gents 74.2 Ladies 74.5 |
| Course record | n/a |
The Coimbatore Golf Club is a 18 hole golf course located in the village of Chettipalayam on the outskirts of Coimbatore city in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. The Club is also a popular venue for major Golf Tournaments held in India.
History
The club was formed by few enthusiasts in Coimbatore in 1977,who till then used to drive up to the Golf courses in Ooty, Coonor and Kodaikanal. Initially the club laid out a 9-hole course in Jail grounds in the city. Later in 1985 the Club laid out a new course designed by one of the founders G.K. Rajagopal in Chettipalayamvillage, 17 km from Coimbatore. The Founder President of The Coimbatore Golf Club was Mr.K.Venkatesalu.
Location
The Course is located in Chettipalayam village, 17 km from the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu state of India. Its strategic location helps people from other cities to regularly visit and play golf. The course is located in at the base of the Nilgiri Mountains.
Facilities
The new club house is under construction which is expected to complete by mid 2010. A pleasant and salubrious Coimbatore weather gives the opportunity to play golf all round the year. There is more to the weather, as the golf course is situated between the Palghat gap of the western ghats it has a nice and pleasant breeze through out the year which also makes the weather very comfortable to play. It also demands accuracy due to the wind factor.
Environmental
The course is encompased by hundreds of exotic tropical trees giving the golfer a challenge as well as the pleasure to be on the course. The course is also rich of more than 50 species of birds and a host to large number peacocks. The Club has adopted innovative techniques in waste recycling water and using recycled water to help contribute to the Environment. The comparison of the surrounding areas gives an idea to the levels to which the trees and the greenery help the eco structure of the area.
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