DLF Golf and Country Club
The Gary Player Course at DLF is the most ambitious modern layout in South Asia, a par 72 of about 7,654 yards opened in 2015 and built around two lakes, a quarry and towering rock formations. It is the home of the Hero Indian Open and the benchmark championship test of golf in the Delhi region.
Photo: DLF Golf and Country Club via Google.
The verdict
DLF Golf and Country Club sits in the heart of Gurgaon, the polished satellite city southwest of New Delhi, and its championship layout is unlike anything else in Indian golf. The Gary Player Course fully opened in 2015 as the club's second course, a bold reworking of the older ground into a par 72 of about 7,654 yards with big landforms, large undulating greens and unusual sculpted bunkering. The original 9 hole course is attributed to Arnold Palmer, so two of the game's greats have left their mark on the property.
For the traveling golfer this is the must play of the Delhi region. The course has hosted the Hero Indian Open, the flagship event of the professional game in India, and it presents a genuine tournament test with an island green par 3 on the front nine and a dramatic closing stretch routed around a quarry and a large lake. Access sits behind private membership, so plan ahead, but a round here is the headline of any northern India golf trip.
DLF Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2015 (Gary Player)
- Designer
- Gary Player
- Type
- Championship parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,654 yds
- Green fee
- Private, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from DLF Golf and Country Club and leading course databases. The Gary Player Course fully opened in 2015 as a par 72 of about 7,654 yards, while the original 9 hole course is attributed to Arnold Palmer. DLF 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 Gary Player Course is a power test from the back tees, stretching to about 7,654 yards over big, muscular landforms that feel a world away from the flat parkland of older Delhi golf. Water is in play across the round, with two large lakes shaping the strategy and demanding committed lines off the tee and into the greens.
The front nine delivers an early statement with a par 3 played to an island green, a hole that rewards a confident, well judged iron and punishes anything tentative. The greens throughout are large and full of movement, so position on the fairway and a sharp read on the surfaces matter far more than length alone.
It is the closing holes that linger in the memory, routed around a quarry and a large lake framed by massive rock formations, a finish with real drama and a tournament edge. This is the stretch that has decided Hero Indian Open titles, and it gives a visiting golfer a taste of championship golf in a setting found nowhere else in India.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; 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 well in advance; an introduction or a specialist operator helps secure a tee time on the Gary Player Course |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes required; caddies are part of the experience; carts available |
| Getting there | Gurgaon, about 45 to 60 minutes from central New Delhi and close to Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Best months | October to March for the cooler, drier season when conditioning is at its best |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; DLF is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Gurgaon is full of international standard hotels and serviced residences, so most visiting golfers base themselves here within easy reach of the club, the business district and the airport. A Gurgaon base also keeps the rest of the Delhi region's golf within a comfortable drive.
From here it is straightforward to build a northern India golf trip, pairing DLF with the historic Delhi Golf Club in the city, 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 DLF Golf and Country Club.
Build a Delhi golf trip
DLF is private, so access takes planning, and that is exactly what we do. We work to secure the Gary Player Course tee times where access allows, pair them with the best of the Delhi 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.
DLF Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed the DLF Golf and Country Club championship course?
The championship 18 hole layout in Gurgaon is the Gary Player Course, designed by Gary Player and fully opened in 2015. The club also has an original 9 hole course attributed to Arnold Palmer.
What is the par and length of the DLF Gary Player Course?
The Gary Player Course at DLF is a par 72 measuring about 7,654 yards from the championship tees, with large undulating greens and a dramatic finish around a quarry and lake.
Does DLF host the Indian Open?
Yes. The Gary Player Course at DLF Golf and Country Club has served as the host venue of the Hero Indian Open, the flagship event of professional golf in India.
Can visitors play DLF Golf and Country Club?
DLF is a private members club with limited access for non members. Visiting golfers usually play as members' guests 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. Designer, opening year, 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.