| Bombay Presidency Golf Club | |
| Coordinates: | 19.0462°N 72.8963°W |
| Location: | Mumbai, India |
| Establishment: | 1927 |
| Type: | Private |
| Holes: | 18 |
| Greens: | Paspalum |
| Fairways: | Tifway |
| Designer1: | Nelson & Haworth redesign |
| Par1: | 5 |
| Rating1: | 70.1 |
| Slope1: | 120 |
| Record1: | Gross:-Om Prakash Chouhan :-60Nett:- Yaniv Gajakos 58 |
The Bombay Presidency Golf Club, situated in the suburb of Chembur is one of the oldest and most famous golf clubs in Mumbai.[1] The BPGC, as it is known, was established in 1927 and in 2009 underwent extensive redesign & modifications to the course.[2]
The course was originally built in 1927 on 90 acres of reclaimed swamp land. The Bombay Presidency Golf Club was originally designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thompson and redesigned by Nelson & Haworth.[3] [4]
The 18 hole course is 6148 yards long and is Par 70.
The Course Record is held by Gurbaaz Mann who scored 63 on 5 May 2010.
The Longest Hole, No. 4, is also the Toughest Hole, at 508 yards, Par 5
The Shortest Hole, No. 10, is only 140 yards long and Par 3
The Greens and the Rough are Paspalum Grass.
The Fairway is Tifway Grass.
There are 7 Water Hazards, 43 Bunkers and 11 Other Hazards. It is at an altitude of 25 ft above MSL.
The Course is rated at 70.1 and has a Slope Rating of 120.
The course is open for playing everyday, (except Mondays), from 6:30 till sunset.
The Main Club House, which has all the usual facilities, is open everyday (except Mondays) to Members, their spouses, children and guests from 6:30 in the morning till 11:00 at night. The Club Committee enforces a strict dress code at all times.