Classic Golf and Country Club
South Asia's first 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, built in 1998 on the outskirts of Gurgaon. The championship Ridge and Valley nines make a par 72 of about 7,114 yards, a polished resort layout that brought big league design to the Delhi region.
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The verdict
Classic Golf and Country Club holds a place in Indian golf history as South Asia's first 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature design. Built in 1998 by Jack Nicklaus with David Heatwole on rolling ground near Gurgaon, it brought the Nicklaus name and a full resort setup to the Delhi region at a time when the modern Indian golf scene was just taking shape. The layout spans three nines, the Ridge and Valley nines forming the championship 18 and the Canyon nine completing the routing.
The championship course plays to a par 72 of about 7,114 yards, a proper test with the strategic bunkering and demanding greens that define a Nicklaus design. With lodging on site, it works as a relaxed golf base as well as a strong round, and it pairs naturally with the DLF Gary Player Course and the historic Delhi Golf Club for a varied northern India trip.
Classic Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1998
- Designer
- Jack Nicklaus, David Heatwole
- Type
- Resort parkland, 27 holes
- Par
- 72 (championship 18)
- Yardage
- About 7,114 yds
- Green fee
- Private, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Nicklaus Design, the club and leading course databases. Classic was built in 1998 as South Asia's first 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course, the championship Ridge and Valley nines making a par 72 of about 7,114 yards. Classic is a private members club with resort lodging, 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
The Ridge and Valley nines combine into a championship test that runs to about 7,114 yards over rolling, sculpted ground. The Nicklaus design philosophy is on show throughout, with generous landing areas off the tee that narrow toward strategically placed bunkers, and greens that demand a precise approach and a sound read.
Water and elevation change add interest across the routing, rewarding the player who shapes shots and plots a route rather than simply hitting hard. The third nine, the Canyon, gives a lighter, executive style option and makes the club a flexible choice for groups of mixed ability.
Conditioning is maintained to a high resort standard, and the scale of the property, with its lodging, practice facilities and clubhouse, makes for a comfortable and complete golf day. For a visiting golfer it is an accessible, enjoyable Nicklaus design and a fine complement to the marquee private courses of the Delhi region.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club with resort lodging; visitors play as a member's guest, a resort guest, or through 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, especially at weekends; staying on site makes a tee time easier to secure |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes required; caddies and carts available |
| Getting there | On the outskirts of Gurgaon off the Delhi to Jaipur corridor, about 60 to 75 minutes from central New Delhi |
| Best months | October to March for the cooler, drier season when conditioning is at its best |
Access and fee arrangements verified June 2026; the club is private and policies change, so always confirm availability and the current rate directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Classic has lodging on the property, so a golf focused group can stay and play in one place, with practice facilities and the clubhouse a short walk from the room. It is a relaxed, self contained base on the quieter edge of Gurgaon.
For those who prefer a city base, Gurgaon's international hotels are a comfortable drive away and keep the rest of the region's golf within reach. From here a trip builds easily, pairing Classic with the DLF Gary Player Course and the Greg Norman layout at Jaypee Greens. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Classic Golf and Country Club.
Build a Delhi golf trip
Classic is a relaxed Nicklaus design with lodging on site, an easy round to build a Delhi region trip around. We arrange the tee times, pair Classic with the best of the region, and book the lodging and transfers around it. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Classic Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed Classic Golf and Country Club?
Classic Golf and Country Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus with David Heatwole and built in 1998. It is South Asia's first 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
What is the par and length of Classic Golf and Country Club?
The championship 18 holes, the Ridge and Valley nines, play to a par 72 of about 7,114 yards from the back tees. A third nine, the Canyon, completes the 27 hole layout.
How many holes are at Classic Golf and Country Club?
There are 27 holes across three nines, the Ridge and Valley championship nines and the Canyon executive nine, the first 27 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature design in South Asia.
Can visitors play Classic Golf and Country Club?
Classic is a private members club with resort lodging on site. Visiting golfers usually play as a member's guest, as a resort guest, or through a golf travel specialist, so arrange a tee time in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Nicklaus Design, 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.