Karnataka Golf Association
The finest course in Bangalore, a Thomson and Wolveridge design opened in 1989. A par 72 of about 7,219 yards laid through mature parkland in the heart of the city, polished by a long history of hosting international professional golf.
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The verdict
The Karnataka Golf Association, known to everyone as KGA, is the leading course in Bangalore and one of the best in southern India. It was designed by Thomson and Wolveridge, the celebrated partnership of Open champion Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge, and opened in 1989 on a generous parcel in the Kodihalli area of the city. The result is a mature, tree lined parkland championship course that has aged beautifully.
At a par 72 of about 7,219 yards it is a serious test, and its pedigree is confirmed by a record of hosting international professional events, including a Challenge Tour stop. For a traveling golfer it is the obvious centerpiece of a Bangalore golf trip, easily paired with the resort golf at Eagleton on the city's outskirts and the manicured Prestige Golfshire to the north.
Karnataka Golf Association at a glance
- Opened
- 1989
- Designer
- Thomson and Wolveridge
- Type
- Parkland championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,219 yds
- Green fee
- Private, indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. KGA was designed by Thomson and Wolveridge and opened in 1989, a par 72 of about 7,219 yards. KGA is a private members club that welcomes visitors on a limited basis, 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
KGA rewards the thinking golfer. At about 7,219 yards it has length when the course is set up for a tournament, but day to day it is the tree lined corridors, the placement off the tee and the well defended greens that shape the round rather than raw distance.
The Thomson and Wolveridge routing makes clever use of a relatively compact city site, with mature timber framing the holes and the occasional water hazard adding bite. The greens are firm and true, and a sound strategy, keeping the ball below the hole and finding the right side of the fairway, pays off across the eighteen.
Conditioning is held to a high standard befitting a course with the KGA's tournament history, and the calm, established parkland setting in the middle of a busy city is part of the appeal. For a visiting player it is a genuine championship test and the standout round in Bangalore.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitors play on a limited basis, often through a reciprocal arrangement or 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 | Kodihalli in central Bangalore, close to the old airport road and about 45 minutes from Kempegowda International Airport |
| Best months | Bangalore plays well year round; the drier, cooler months from October to February are ideal |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; KGA is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the club or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
KGA's central location means most of Bangalore's best hotels are within a short drive, from the business districts to the leafy cantonment area, so a city base puts the course, the dining and the rest of the region within easy reach.
From here a Bangalore golf trip builds naturally, pairing KGA with the resort golf at Eagleton on the road toward Mysore and the polished Prestige Golfshire to the north of the city. Our team can arrange the tee times, lodging and transfers.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Karnataka Golf Association.
Build a Bangalore golf trip
KGA is the standout round in Bangalore and the natural centerpiece of a southern India trip. We work to secure the 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.
Karnataka Golf Association questions
Who designed the Karnataka Golf Association course?
The Karnataka Golf Association course was designed by Thomson and Wolveridge, the partnership of Open champion Peter Thomson and Michael Wolveridge, and opened in 1989.
What is the par and length of Karnataka Golf Association?
The KGA course is a par 72 measuring about 7,219 yards, a mature parkland championship layout in central Bangalore.
Has Karnataka Golf Association hosted professional events?
Yes. KGA has hosted international professional golf, including a Challenge Tour event, and is regarded as one of the finest courses in Bangalore.
Can visitors play Karnataka Golf Association?
KGA is a private members club that welcomes visitors on a limited basis, often through reciprocal arrangements or a golf travel specialist. 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 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.