Delhi Golf Club
The Lodhi Course is the most atmospheric round in Indian golf, a par 72 of about 6,912 yards threaded through Mughal era tombs and monuments in the heart of New Delhi. Redesigned by five time Open champion Peter Thomson and long a host of professional golf, it is mature, leafy and like nowhere else in the game.
Photo: Delhi Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Few courses anywhere combine golf and history the way the Lodhi Course does. Laid out in the center of New Delhi, the round wanders among genuine Mughal era tombs and monuments, mature trees and resident birdlife, a green oasis in one of the world's great capital cities. The club came into being in 1951, and the layout was redesigned by the five time Open champion Peter Thomson in 1976 and 1977, with the greens later upgraded by Gary Player Design in a project that began in 2019.
It is a par 72 of about 6,912 yards, a manageable length where placement off the tee and a sharp short game matter more than power. For the traveling golfer it is essential, a course that gives you championship pedigree, deep history and an unmistakable sense of place in a single round. It pairs naturally with the modern muscle of the DLF Gary Player Course in nearby Gurgaon to bookend a Delhi golf trip.
Delhi Golf Club at a glance
- Club founded
- 1951
- Designer
- Peter Thomson redesign
- Type
- Historic parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,912 yds
- Green fee
- Private, indicative
History, designer, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Delhi Golf Club and leading course databases. The club was formed in 1951 and the Lodhi Course was redesigned by Peter Thomson in 1976 and 1977, a par 72 of about 6,912 yards, with the greens later upgraded by Gary Player Design from 2019. Delhi Golf Club 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
The Lodhi Course is a study in shot making rather than length. At about 6,912 yards it asks the visiting golfer to drive into position, work the ball among mature trees, and read greens that have been refined to a modern standard. The corridors are tight in places and the old timber stands close, so the line off the tee is everything.
What sets the round apart is the procession of Mughal era monuments dotted across the property, ancient domed tombs that frame tee shots and approaches and lend a quiet, timeless atmosphere unlike any other course. Peacocks and parakeets are common company, and the contrast of centuries old stone against manicured turf is unforgettable.
The greens, upgraded under Gary Player Design, run true and reward a confident putter, while the par 3s and the cluster of strategic two shotters keep the scorecard honest. It is a course that has tested the best in the professional game in India, and it gives an amateur a genuine sense of playing somewhere that matters.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; overseas visitors generally play as a member's 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; 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 available |
| Getting there | Central New Delhi off Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, minutes from India Gate and about 30 minutes from the airport |
| Best months | October to March for the cooler, drier season when the course plays at its best |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Delhi Golf Club is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Delhi Golf Club's central location is part of its appeal, with many of the city's finest hotels within minutes, from the diplomatic enclave to the heritage properties around Lutyens' Delhi. A central base puts the course, the monuments and the dining of the capital all on the doorstep.
From here a Delhi region golf trip builds easily, pairing the Lodhi Course with the championship DLF Gary Player Course, the Jack Nicklaus designed Classic Golf and Country Club, 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 Delhi Golf Club.
Build a Delhi golf trip
Delhi Golf Club is private and historic, so access takes planning. We work to secure the Lodhi Course tee times where access allows, pair them with the best of the region, 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.
Delhi Golf Club questions
Who redesigned the Delhi Golf Club Lodhi Course?
The Lodhi Course was redesigned by the five time Open champion Peter Thomson in 1976 and 1977. The greens were later upgraded by Gary Player Design in a project that began in 2019.
What is the par and length of Delhi Golf Club?
The Lodhi Course at Delhi Golf Club is a par 72 measuring about 6,912 yards, a mature parkland layout in the center of New Delhi.
Why is Delhi Golf Club famous?
Delhi Golf Club is celebrated for its Mughal era tombs and monuments dotted throughout the course, its mature trees and birdlife, and its long history as a host of professional tournaments in India.
Can visitors play Delhi Golf Club?
Delhi Golf Club is a private members club with limited visitor access. Overseas golfers usually play as a member's guest or through a golf travel specialist, so arrange a tee time well in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, designer, 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.