Founded in 1977, the Coinbatore Golf Club (CGC) nesteled in the Nilgiri hills is a beautiful golf township , located 16 kms from the city centre. The emerald green turf is lined with hundreds of tropical trees, making it delightful as well as challenging for golfers. The wide stretches of green host peacocks and other exotic birds -a treat for avid bird watchers and nature lovers.
CGC was established when a bunch of golf enthusiasts began playing golf in the grounds of the Coimbatore Jail. Initially , a 9 hole course was laid out , but later in 1985, Coimbatore's leading industrialist Late K. Rajagopal of Lakhmi Mills developed the course into an 18 hole facility . Known for its immaculate greens which are super quick ( 8 to 9.5 on the stimpmeter) especially during tournaments and located in a windy corridor that can turn an innocuous -looking 100 yard wedge shot into a challenging adventure , this is a course to be respected and enjoyed.
The club house boasts a restaurant and a bar , swimming pools, a practice range , bowling alleys and tennis courts which adds to the experience.
