Bombay Presidency Golf Club
One of Mumbai's oldest and most prestigious clubs, founded in 1927 on reclaimed land at Chembur. A characterful par 70 of about 6,148 yards, tight and mature, reshaped over the decades including a redesign by Nelson and Haworth.
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The verdict
The Bombay Presidency Golf Club is a piece of Mumbai history. Founded in 1927 on about 90 acres of reclaimed land at Chembur, it is among the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the city, a green refuge in one of the most densely built urban areas in the world. The layout has been reshaped over the decades, including a redesign by the architecture firm Nelson and Haworth, and Peter Thomson's name is also associated with the course's design history.
It is a par 70 of about 6,148 yards, a shorter course where precision off the tee and a sharp short game matter far more than length. For a traveling golfer passing through Mumbai it is the round to seek out, a characterful, mature city course with a strong sense of heritage. It pairs naturally into a wider India trip alongside the historic Delhi Golf Club and the championship Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore.
Bombay Presidency Golf Club at a glance
- Founded
- 1927
- Designer
- Nelson and Haworth redesign
- Type
- Historic city parkland
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 6,148 yds
- Green fee
- Private, indicative
History, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. Bombay Presidency was founded in 1927 on reclaimed land at Chembur, a par 70 of about 6,148 yards reshaped over the decades including a redesign by Nelson and Haworth. Bombay Presidency is a private members club, so any visitor or guest rate is arranged through the club and changes by season and year. Always confirm access and the current fee directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
At about 6,148 yards Bombay Presidency is a shorter course, and that is exactly its appeal. It is a placement and short game test where the driver often stays in the bag, the line off the tee is everything, and the well defended greens reward an accurate approach and a confident putter over raw power.
The layout makes clever use of a compact city site, with mature trees lining the corridors and the constant hum of Mumbai held at bay by the greenery. The Nelson and Haworth redesign sharpened the strategy, and the greens are maintained to a good standard despite the demands of the climate and the busy urban setting.
For a visiting player it is less about the scorecard and more about the experience, a round at a historic club in the middle of one of the world's great cities. It is the kind of characterful, heritage golf that makes a stop in Mumbai worthwhile for any traveling golfer.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitors play as a member's guest, through a reciprocal arrangement, or via a golf travel specialist |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest or visitor rate is arranged through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Arrange in advance; weekdays are easier than the busy member weekends |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes required; caddies are part of the experience; carts may be limited on a compact city course |
| Getting there | Chembur in central Mumbai, about 30 to 45 minutes from the airport and the southern business districts depending on traffic |
| Best months | November to February for the cooler, drier season, avoiding the southwest monsoon |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Bombay Presidency is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Mumbai offers the full range of world class hotels, from the heritage landmarks of South Mumbai to the modern towers of the Bandra Kurla business district, all within reach of Chembur depending on the city's famously variable traffic. A central base puts the course, the dining and the energy of the city on the doorstep.
Bombay Presidency is best treated as the Mumbai stop on a wider India golf trip, paired with the historic Delhi Golf Club, the championship Karnataka Golf Association in Bangalore, and the modern muscle of the DLF Gary Player Course. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Bombay Presidency Golf Club.
Build a Mumbai golf trip
Bombay Presidency is private and historic, so access takes planning. We work to secure the tee times where access allows, pair them with the best of a wider India itinerary, and book the lodging and transfers around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Bombay Presidency Golf Club questions
When was Bombay Presidency Golf Club founded?
The Bombay Presidency Golf Club was founded in 1927 on about 90 acres of reclaimed land in Chembur, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in Mumbai.
What is the par and length of Bombay Presidency Golf Club?
The course is a par 70 measuring about 6,148 yards, a tight, mature layout in the heart of the city.
Who redesigned Bombay Presidency Golf Club?
The layout has been reshaped over the decades, including a redesign by the architecture firm Nelson and Haworth. Peter Thomson's name is also associated with the course's design history.
Can visitors play Bombay Presidency Golf Club?
Bombay Presidency is a private members club. Visiting golfers usually play as a member's guest, through a reciprocal arrangement, or via a golf travel specialist, so arrange a tee time in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; indicative green fees verified June 2026 and change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.