High Range Golf Club, Munnar, Kerala
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Nestled in the High Ranges of Western Ghats in the State of Kerala, lies MUNNAR with its lush green tea plantations and breathtaking scenery interspersed with valleys, cliffs, gurgling brooks and streams.......... Bristling with wildlife and crystal clear trout streams, the enticing charm of Munnar is simply irresistible. Very little has changed over the years, with the High Range Club retaining its original character and ambience.
Membership of the Club is restricted to corporate planters in Munnar. The High Range Club is affiliated to 41 clubs in the country and 2 overseas Clubs. The Club provides inviting, well-appointed accommodation for its members,
members of affiliated Clubs and select visitors.
The high range golf club earlier known as The Gymkhana Club was started as a planters club in 1905 with a loan of Rs 2500/- for the planters of kerala. The high range club was later set up in 1909 and completed in 1910.
The high range golf club also has the records for being the first planters club to be electrified. The high range golf club got its telephone connection long back in 1916. The Trivandrum Club is the first club to be affiliated to the High range club in 1915.
The high range golf club was visited by the Lord Pentland, Governor of Madras in 1916. The course was a venue for various Amateur Concert around the year.
The high range golf club was opened for ladies in the year 1941.
The high range club is built in an area of 6 acres and is partially surrounded by river. The planters of Munnar are the members of the club. The high range golf club is associated with 41 clubs in India. The golf course here is well maintained with 9 holes.
In 1934 the Dewan of Travancore was the first Indian to be made the member of the club
The club is well connected by means of air, bus and train. The club provides all the facilities 24 hour Reception, 24 hour Security, Car Hire, Free Parking and others.
Some of the clubs in India affiliated to High range club are
Bangalore Golf Club
Coimbatore Golf Club
Karnataka Golf Association
Kodaikanal Golf Club
Mercara Downs Golf Club
Membership of the Club is restricted to corporate planters in Munnar. The High Range Club is affiliated to 41 clubs in the country and 2 overseas Clubs. The Club provides inviting, well-appointed accommodation for its members,
members of affiliated Clubs and select visitors.
Course Reviews
The Munnar river overflows its banks onto the course. An excellent course in Summer though - from January through September each year.The high range golf club earlier known as The Gymkhana Club was started as a planters club in 1905 with a loan of Rs 2500/- for the planters of kerala. The high range club was later set up in 1909 and completed in 1910.
The high range golf club also has the records for being the first planters club to be electrified. The high range golf club got its telephone connection long back in 1916. The Trivandrum Club is the first club to be affiliated to the High range club in 1915.
The high range golf club was visited by the Lord Pentland, Governor of Madras in 1916. The course was a venue for various Amateur Concert around the year.
The high range golf club was opened for ladies in the year 1941.
The high range club is built in an area of 6 acres and is partially surrounded by river. The planters of Munnar are the members of the club. The high range golf club is associated with 41 clubs in India. The golf course here is well maintained with 9 holes.
In 1934 the Dewan of Travancore was the first Indian to be made the member of the club
The club is well connected by means of air, bus and train. The club provides all the facilities 24 hour Reception, 24 hour Security, Car Hire, Free Parking and others.
Some of the clubs in India affiliated to High range club are
