Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Golf ...in India

So I consider myself a pretty good golfer. Been playing for almost 3 years in U.S. I have a funny style of playing but the swing does its job and I have lot of fun. There are almost 6 golf courses nearby in Gurgaon and surrounding areas. We choose to go to TERI golf course. Unlike U.S, I make no tee time reservations, go there, have nice aloo parathas, chai, puri cholley and hit couple of baskets of balls, all for a princely amount of 150 rupees. Match that U.S

Now I am used to either walking on my own dragging my clubs or driving the golf cart, getting in water, going in woods etc to search my golf balls even after praying to the mighty golf Gods. Here I get two caddies for 2 person, they carry the bags for you. Even though the guys have never held a golf club, I am amazed at their knowledge. Like a true caddie, they give me the correct club to hit with, they tell me exactly where to putt my ball on the green. First couple of holes, I was not very comfortable with this. But with the third hole, man I am enjoying the caddie and the golf course. I finished with a decent 4 over par on a 6 hole golf course.

So if you can manage to be a member (8 lakhs fee) or go with a member, I will guarantee, that you will have a great time.