Golf might principally be a “wealthy man’s recreation” however that’s prone to change not less than in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena mentioned on the inauguration of the Dwarka Golf Course, which has a ‘pay-and-play’ possibility, Wednesday.
Constructed by the Delhi Growth Authority (DDA) at Rs 250 crore, the course is unfold throughout 158 acres and is scheduled to be fully prepared by April subsequent yr. Spanning 7,377 yards with 18 holes and 72 par, it’s mentioned to be the longest golf course in India. It additionally boasts 4 lakes and has the longest driving vary which is 375 yards in size.
Saxena mentioned he had been requested by many to lower the present membership charges of the golf course, together with by West Delhi BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat. “Golf shouldn’t be for the poor, this recreation is for the wealthy. When enjoying this recreation, one has to think about the services one will use,” Saxena mentioned, clarifying that those that need to tee off at this facility can use the pay-and-play possibility and don’t want a membership.
“The commercial for membership to the golf course acquired an excellent response, which reveals there isn’t any dearth of sports activities lovers in Delhi. The charges don’t matter to them. Those that need to play will play,” he added.
Devoted the state-of-the-art Dwarka Golf Course, developed by DDA, to the individuals of Delhi. Unfold over 158 acres, the 18-hole Golf Course has 52 hitting bays and a 375-yard driving vary, which additionally makes it India’s longest Golf Course.
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Simply two months in the past, the DDA had elevated membership charges in any respect its 17 sports activities complexes within the Capital; the improved charges have been, nonetheless, rolled again inside two weeks after the authority, which is chaired by Saxena in his capability as L-G, confronted flak.
When The Indian Specific requested Sehrawat in regards to the request that the L-G talked about, she mentioned that other than producing income for the DDA, the ability shall be accessible through different alternate options.
“The L-G was speaking in regards to the prices to play the sport with gear costing loads… those that play often must get a membership, however for others, there shall be a facility to pay and play,” she mentioned.
Although visibly but to be readied, the clubhouse on the golf course will home 11 suites and embrace a swimming pool, sauna and steam, a restaurant, and lecture halls amongst different services. There can even be a coaching academy.
“Upcoming gamers shall be given international-level coaching right here. It’s important that new gamers are launched to the game,” Saxena mentioned, including that the ability was additionally anticipated to reinforce tourism within the metropolis.
“Golf gamers come from Japan in constitution planes to play on the Gurgaon Golf Course and keep for a month… this golf course in Dwarka has been constructed in keeping with worldwide requirements to draw worldwide gamers… it’s going to result in elevated tourism and enhance the nation’s picture,” he added.
South Delhi BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bhiduri and DDA Vice-Chairman Vijay Kumar Singh have been additionally current on the occasion. Membership to the golf course was additionally granted to a couple gamers by Saxena on the ceremony.
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