Oxford Golf Resort
Pacific Coast Design routed Oxford Golf Resort across the rolling Sahyadri foothills west of Pune, a par 72 of about 7,020 yards that opened in 2009. It is one of western India's most complete golf bases, a championship layout wrapped around a five star resort within a couple of hours of Mumbai.
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The verdict
Oxford Golf Resort sits in the green hills of Bavdhan, west of Pune, where the Australian firm Pacific Coast Design laid out a par 72 of about 7,020 yards that opened in 2009. The course tumbles through valleys and across water, framed by the Sahyadri range, and is paired with a five star resort that makes it one of the most popular stay and play destinations in western India.
This is golf built for the resort guest rather than the walk in visitor, a generous, scenic layout with enough length and water from the back tees to test a low handicap. The setting is the draw, cool hill country well clear of the heat and bustle of the plains, and an easy add to a Mumbai or Pune trip. Plan a stay, because access is built around the resort.
Oxford Golf Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 2009
- Designer
- Pacific Coast Design
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,020 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Oxford Golf Resort was designed by Pacific Coast Design and opened in 2009, a par 72 of about 7,020 yards. Green fees are dynamic and most play is booked as part of a stay and play package; figures were indicative in 2026. Always confirm current rates, access and tee times directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The course makes the most of its hill country site, with fairways that rise and fall across the valleys and water threading through the lower holes. The premium off the tee is on finding the short grass and respecting the elevation, since uphill and downhill yardages can deceive on the climbs through the Sahyadri foothills.
The greens are large and well kept, built to take resort traffic and roll at a fair pace, so the scoring comes down to club selection on the changes in elevation. The back tees stretch the layout to a full championship length, while the forward markers keep it enjoyable for the resort guest playing for the views.
It is the combination of length, water and elevation that gives Oxford its bite, and the closing stretch asks for accuracy when the hill breezes get up. Played from the right tees it is one of the most satisfying rounds in western India, a proper test in a cool and scenic setting.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort course, with play built around the hotel and stay and play packages; day visitor access can be limited, so book ahead |
| Green fee | Dynamic and seasonal, most often part of a stay and play package (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or your trip planner; weekends and holidays fill fast with member and guest demand |
| On the day | Caddies and carts available; smart golf wear; full practice facilities on site |
| Getting there | Bavdhan, west of Pune, about three to four hours from Mumbai by the expressway |
| Best months | October to March, the cool, dry season, for the most comfortable hill country golf |
Access and green fees verified June 2026 from the resort; pricing is dynamic and access is built around the hotel, so always confirm current rates and tee availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The simplest base is the resort itself, steps from the first tee, with rooms, dining and a spa built for golfers who want to play more than once without moving the car. For most visitors a stay and play package here is the whole trip, golf and lodging in the cool hills above Pune.
For a wider visit, the city of Pune sits a short drive east with its hotels, history and dining, and Mumbai is within reach by the expressway. It is an easy region to combine golf with a city stay, and a comfortable introduction to the game in western India.
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Oxford Golf Resort questions
Who designed Oxford Golf Resort and when did it open?
Oxford Golf Resort was designed by the Australian firm Pacific Coast Design and opened in 2009, set in the Sahyadri foothills at Bavdhan, west of Pune.
What is the par and length of Oxford Golf Resort?
Oxford Golf Resort is a par 72 of about 7,020 yards from the back tees, a resort parkland course routed across hilly ground with water in play on the lower holes.
Can visitors play Oxford Golf Resort?
Play is built around the resort, with most rounds booked as part of a stay and play package and limited day visitor access. Always confirm access before travelling.
How far is Oxford Golf Resort from Mumbai?
The resort is at Bavdhan, west of Pune, about three to four hours from Mumbai by the expressway, making it a popular golf escape from the city.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.