Golf is a growing sport in India. It is especially popular among the wealthier classes, but has not yet caught on with others due the expenses involved in playing.

The most successful Indian golfers are Jeev Milkha Singh and Anirban Lahiri.

There are numerous golf courses all over India.. There is a Professional Golf Tour of India. The main tournament is the Hero Indian Open, co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and European Tour.

History:

The history of golf in India can be traced back to the 19th century. In fact, India was the first country, outside of the Great Britain, to adopt golf as a sport. The first golf club of India was founded in 1829 and named as the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC). It was the oldest golf club in the world outside the Great Britain and took care of the governance of the game in India. The number of golf clubs was mushrooming in the British-ruled India during the period. The establishment of RCGC paved the way for the foundation of Royal Bombay Golf Club in 1842, the Bangalore Golf Club in 1876 and the Shillong Golf Club in 1886.

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