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Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:20 am
by MACTALKS
Dear R2Iers,
I am an amatuer golf player and I am planning to continue golfing after r2I next year.
Can someone help me in getting the followin information?
1. What are the good golf courses in Bangalore. I am planning to live in/around Whitefield area.
2. How long does it take to get the membership? Do I need to get some recommondation letters from someone? Unfortunately, I am a small fish and dont know any bigshots..
3. What are the membership fees, course fees and the caddy fees?
4. Do we get good golf clubs in India? Is it a good idea to ship them from US?

Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 6:17 am
by dbs
MACTALKS;301143Dear R2Iers,
I am an amatuer golf player and I am planning to continue golfing after r2I next year.
4. Do we get good golf clubs in India? Is it a good idea to ship them from US?


If you already have a set, bring it, especially if you are freighting lot of other stuff. Some airlines (Virgin) allow sports equipment over and above the normal baggage allowance.
Shipping these by themselves is not worth it. You should be able to purchase locally for less than the price in usa and shipping cost.
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Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 7:41 am
by MACTALKS
Thanks dbs. I will get a new set when I R2I.
Any idea about the membership and the courses?

Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 8:44 am
by setonr2i
Contact SPT at http://www.sptindia.com/contactus.html
A lot of parents/kids I know learn golf there.

Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 9:59 am
by sftrade
Let me know what you find out. I have taken a fancy to this game too, though it has been in the near past

Golf in Bangalore

Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 10:18 am
by dbs
MACTALKS;301220Any idea about the membership and the courses?

Yes, but a 1000 miles away.