DLF Golf and Country Club
Gary Player built India a genuine modern monster on the edge of Delhi. The championship course at DLF, fully opened in 2015, is a par 72 of 7,654 yards laid over big land forms, two lakes, an island green and a quarry finish, and it has hosted the Hero Indian Open since 2017. Pound for pound it is the most demanding tournament test in the country.
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The verdict
For years India's tournament golf was a parkland affair. Then DLF handed Gary Player a former quarry and a stretch of scrubland in Gurugram and asked for a course that could test the best players in the world. He delivered. The Gary Player Course, fully opened in 2015, is a sweeping, muscular par 72 of 7,654 yards from the Gold tees, with six sets of markers so the rest of us can find a sensible game while the professionals grind from the back.
It is defined by scale and by water. Two large lakes shape the round, the greens are big and full of movement, and the bunkering has a sculpted, modern look. The Hero Indian Open has been staged here since 2017, and the closing holes around the quarry and the lake, framed by huge rock formations, give the DP World Tour one of its more dramatic finishes. This is a private club and access is not casual, but for a serious golfer routing a trip through Delhi it is the round that matters.
DLF Gary Player Course at a glance
- Opened
- 2015
- Designer
- Gary Player
- Type
- Modern championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,654 yds
- Green fee
- Members and guests
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 7,654 yards from the Gold tees and has hosted the Hero Indian Open since 2017. DLF is a private members club with no published public green fee; any guest or visitor rate is arranged through the club and is indicative for 2026. Always confirm access and any rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What hits you first is the size of the place. The land forms are huge, the fairways tumble between mounds and lakes, and the greens are some of the largest and most contoured in Asian golf, so three putts come easily if you miss on the wrong tier. Player asked for width off the tee and precision on approach, and that is exactly the puzzle the course sets.
The front nine includes a par 3 to an island green, all carry and nerve, a hole that has decided more than one Indian Open. The run home is the signature stretch, built around the old quarry and a large lake with massive rock formations as a backdrop, where the professionals routinely have to choose between a heroic line and a safe one with the title on the line.
Played from the right tees it is fair and thrilling rather than punishing. Take enough club into the big greens, respect the water, and read the slopes carefully. DLF rewards the bold and the disciplined in equal measure, which is exactly why it has become the home of championship golf in India.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; play generally as a member's guest or through an approved trip arrangement |
| Green fee | No published public fee; any guest or visitor rate is arranged through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Contact the club well in advance; overseas golfers benefit from a member introduction or a specialist planner |
| On the day | Carts and caddies available; collared shirts and golf shoes expected; full practice facility on site |
| Getting there | DLF Golf Links, Gurugram, about 30 to 45 minutes from central Delhi and the airport depending on traffic |
| Best months | October to March for cool, dry playing conditions; summer is hot and the monsoon arrives mid year |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; DLF is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
DLF sits in the heart of Gurugram, a modern business city with a deep bench of international hotels within ten to twenty minutes of the first tee. It is the natural base for a golf focused stay, close to the course and to the dining and nightlife of Cyber Hub and Golf Course Road.
Many travellers pair the golf with a few days in Delhi itself, an hour or so north depending on traffic, and use a Gurugram hotel as the golfing base. With the Taj Mahal at Agra and the palaces of Rajasthan within reach, a DLF round slots neatly into a wider India itinerary.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near DLF Golf and Country Club.
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DLF Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed the Gary Player Course at DLF and when did it open?
The championship course at DLF Golf and Country Club was designed by Gary Player and fully opened in 2015. It has hosted the Hero Indian Open, the DP World Tour event, since 2017.
What is the par and length of DLF Golf and Country Club?
The Gary Player Course is a par 72 measuring 7,654 yards from the Gold tees, with six sets of tees, large undulating greens, two big lakes and an island green par 3.
Can visitors play DLF Golf and Country Club?
DLF is a private members club. Visitors generally play only as the guest of a member or through an approved trip arrangement. Overseas golfers should contact the club well in advance to confirm access and any guest fee.
Where is DLF Golf and Country Club?
It is in Gurugram, Haryana, in the DLF Golf Links district about 30 to 45 minutes from central Delhi and Indira Gandhi International Airport depending on traffic.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access and indicative fee guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.