Introduction Golf Game
Golf is the national game of Scotland just as Hockey is the national game of Pakistan. The country Scotland is known as the home of golf games but The “Die Hard Fans” of this game can be found everywhere in the world. Not only Scotland but also Italy, New Zealand, The United States of America, Florida and Hawaii are considered as world’s top countries to play golf games in the world. These countries have the finest golf resorts comparatively which organize worldwide mega tournaments of golf every year.
Golf in Pakistan
The game has spread its roots in the subcontinent right after the invasion of Great Britain in this territory. No, any golf expert came to Pakistan just like other experts after partition that’s why the country had to learn this game all over again from the beginning. The efforts of a few golf fans like, Tajuddin Salimi of PWR club, Rashid Habib of Karachi in West Pakistan, and Maj. Mohsin Ali in the East Wing remarkably contributed to keeping the game alive in Pakistan. For many years the game is gaining more and more popularity in the country day by day. Now there are many best golf resorts in Pakistan.
Pakistan Golf Union was established with the collaboration of six clubs: Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Decca, Karachi, Lahore Gymkhana, and Pakistan’s West Railways club in 1960. Chief Justice Cornelius was selected as the first President and Rashid Habib was acknowledged as the first vice president of “Pakistan’s Golf Union”. Mr Tajuddin Salim held office as Honorary Secretary of PGU till 1965 later on he became the official coach of PGU.
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Initially, The Lahore Gymkhana and PVTR Club, and Tea Estate Golf clubs in East Pakistan were the epicenters for golfing in 1958 but the development of many golfs clubs in addition to extra golf courses took place in many cities of Pakistan like Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Kharian, Jhelum Multan, Okara, Gujranwala, and Bahawalpur, since 1971. Later on Pakistan Golf union was upgraded to Pakistan Golf Federation.
According to the details given by Pakistan Golf Federation on its website, there are more than 5,000 golf club members associated with it via five regional golf associations.
Affiliated Golf Associations
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Golf Association
- Federal Golf Association
- Baluchistan Golf Association
- Sindh Golf Association
- Punjab Golf Association
Official details show that there are forty eight golf clubs around the country that offer a variety of courses under expert supervisors for those who want to become golf players.
Golf Clubs in Pakistan
There are many luxurious resorts in Pakistan that give facilities of the golf course including luxurious accommodations, tasty meals, and transport facilities. Some of them are the following,
- Dreamworld Resort, Hotel and Golf Course
It is obvious from the name that people dream to visit this magnificent resort which is located adjacent to Gulshan-e-Maymar Karachi Pakistan. It is the only resort in Pakistan that has won more than 12 international awards due to its versatile attributes.
It also offers the most magnificent and spectacular golf course to their guests. The 18 holes, 72 par lengthy golf course is worth seeing because of its lush green grass.
Furthermore, you can find an adventure club, Water Park, a wonderland for kids, a Virtual reality arena, a sports and fitness club, and a fun house for indoor games, in this spell bounding resort.
This splined 5 stars hotel is just 17-kilometers away from Jinnah International Airport. It is the best destination for dining, business, and recreation. The resort has gained worldwide popularity due to its internationally renowned hospitality in recent years.
The country club golf course, Karachi Golf club and the DHA Golf course is within the easy reach of tourists and visitors staying at this hotel. The resort management eagerly facilitates all those guests who wish to play golf games.
- Pearl continental Peshawar
Pearl Continental is the only 5-star deluxe hotel in the whole city. It is located in the mid of the city adjacent to the golf course Peshawar. This resort is known as the icon of traditional hospitality and comfort by tourists. The pleasant interior decoration and the superb environment of the hotel resurrect the body and soul of their guests. There are many of Tourist Destination in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan you must to check out.
The resort offers remarkable dining services and business meeting facilities to their guests. Golf course Peshawar is very near to this resort and the management of this hotel facilitate the golf lover guests to utilize 18 holes lengthy golf course Peshawar.
- Chinar Family resort Bhurban
This well cleaned and well maintained resort is located in Mall Road, Bhurban, Murree which is Best Places in Northern Pakistan. It is a little bit pricey but it is considered as one of the finest places to enjoy with your friends and family. This family resort is surrounded by the natural scenery of Murree hills which keeps the guests spiritually and mentally alive.
You can play the golf game in a huge and lush green Chinar Golf Club which is not very far away from this resort. The hotel management take responsibility to provide all the instruments related to this game.
Magnificent Golf Resorts and Hotels in Gwadar
The city Gwadar is known as a piece of heaven on earth due to its natural beauty and economic importance. There are many elegant resorts in Gwadar city which are included among the most beautiful resorts of the country. These resorts offer cheap but best golf-playing services to their guests. Most of the resorts have their own golf courses but those who do not possess golf course offers special discount on golf suits and golf carts and facilitate the guests to enjoy free catty services. Some of the popular golf resorts which are located in Gwadar are; JA Hatta Fort Hotel, Noor Arjan by Rotana, Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort and Spa etc.
Hope, this blog was helpful in facilitating your choosing the best destination that would not only provide scenic beauty but would also cater for your sports needs and the data compiled here are the best ones with world-class facilities. Hope you would enjoy!
