Golf Course [ previously I had it positioned wrongly, I thank Mr. Wahidin and Mr. Shahid Lutfi for correcting my mistake]

i think u have it wrong....it looks like the Navy Golf Course on Karsaz

No its right. Karsaz is on Rashid Minhas Rd, Gulshan Iqbal, near airport.

Yes, this is Nevy Golf Course along Karsaz Road and main Shahrah-e-Faisal. At the back of the golf course are Nevy Appartments. Shahrah-e-Faisal is also visible behind golf course and across it is Airstrip of PAF Shah Faisal Base. It is indeed a very beautiful view.

Which Golf Club exactly it is? who can give me an correct answer? I'd like to know some golf clubs in Karachi, anybody want to help me? I'd be grateful for that. If you'd live to give me some info, pls write to provtes@gmail.com and thanks in advance!

a. Karachi Golf Club started as an affiliate of Sindh Club in 1888 and was registered as an independent Club in 1891 on pattern of Bombay Golf Club. The first Club house resembled a wooden shack and was located where the Plaza Hotel stands today on E. I. Lines and a lane in vicinity bears the name of Golf Road. During the post partition period there were large number of refugees who were camped in the Golf Course grounds on men’s links near Cantonment, Railway Station; then there was a compulsion from the Government to make a School, a wireless station and Jinnah hospital in the area so this was a caution signal for the club to plan ahead and move the Course elsewhere. As a consequence the Golf Course had to be relocated and therefore in 1953 an alternate land measuring 440 acres around a neglected RAF 9 Hole Course on Drigh Road Near Karsaz was leased from Ministry of Defence; Col. Iskandar Mirza Secretary Defence sanctioned the lease. On this land a 6322 yards, Par-71, an 18 hole sandy Course was developed and inaugurated by Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Golf Union, Field Marshal M. Ayub Khan in 1959. This new location was ranked as a classic desert Course with barren and sandy fairways and chocolate Greens. The whole area was doted with numerous cactus and akasia (keekar) trees, and the Course had undulations, water hazards, reeds and marshy areas with typical flora / fauna, and because of these unique features the Course was rated amongst the 100 interesting Golf Courses in the world.

b. In 1985–86 earnest efforts were made to Green the Course; By 1988, nine holes were turfed and adorned with thousands of trees. The 9 holes were inaugurated by President of Pakistan General M. Zia-Ul-Haq. In 1991 a reputed Golf Course architect Peter Heradine was invited to design 18 holes Championship Course. The 18 holes Green course was completed in 1992 and by 1993 another 9 holes were commissioned. The Golf Courses and its affiliated facilities are now located on 217.6 acres and the three Courses are now known as Blue, Yellow and Red. The official SSS of the Courses are; Red & Blue Par 72, SSS 74; Red & Yellow Par 72, SSS 73; Blue & Yellow Par 72, SSS 73.

c. The first President of the Karachi Golf Club was a British civil servant Mr. H. E. M. James (1894), whereas the last British President of the Karachi Golf Club was Mr. M. J. Condon (1957-59). The Chief of the Naval Staff is the Patron-in-Chief of the Club, whereas the serving Commander Karachi is the President of the Karachi Golf Club; Vice President is elected annually.

d. The first Golf tournament to have been played was Pritchard Cup in 1888, and marked the formal opening of the Club. The Pakistan Masters Golf Championship (ASIAN TOUR)was hosted at Karachi Golf Club five times in years 1995, 1996 1997, 2006 and 2007. Now the Pakistan Open Golf Championships and Sponsor Tournaments are held regularly.

e. The Club has a Golf Academy, a Driving range, an International standard Pro Shop, a Gymnasium; Gents cloak room besides Bag locker facilities. There are also air-conditioned lounges and open-air refreshment areas.

g. To enjoy an exciting round of Golf, the Golf equipment and Golf Carts can be hired or purchased from the Pro shop. The Club also offers services of Caddies. The Professionals at the Golf Club can be hired for Coaching and in addition there is a Par-3, nine hole Course for short game and practice.

h. The Club is Open on all days including Public Holidays from Sun Rise till 9 p.m. (Summer time).

GENERAL INFORMATION

Address: Karachi Golf Club, Habib Ibrahim Rahimtoola Road P. O. Box No: 2003, Karachi–75350 Tel No’s: 9240200, 9240201,

Fax No: (021) 9240251

Honorary Secretary: Lt Cdr Irfan Rashid irpk94@yahoo.com 03213776753 03002411112

E-mail: karachigolf@karachigolf.com.pk

Location: Karachi Golf Club is located at 15 minutes drive from Karachi Airport and 25 minutes drive from Sheraton Towers, Pearl Continental, Marriot Hotels.

CONTRIBUTED BY::: Lt Cdr Irfan Rashid