Chandigarh Golf Club is one of South Asia’s busiest golf courses, known for its rich history and premier golfing experience. Over the years, the course required strategic upgrades to maintain prestige and playability. GDI was commissioned to redevelop four key greens, enhancing the course’s sustainability and playability while preserving its heritage. The renovation involved tight timelines to ensure minimal disruption to members, with GDI’s expert construction team executing the upgrades before the monsoons. This case study explores GDI’s role in enhancing Chandigarh Golf Club, detailing the challenges, strategic planning, and outcomes that positioned the club for long-term success.
Chandigarh Golf Club is one of India’s most prestigious golf courses, known for its challenging layout, mature trees, and exclusive membership. Established decades ago, the course has been home to some of India’s finest golfers and has hosted major tournaments.
Despite its reputation and popularity, Chandigarh Golf Club faced deterioration in key areas, especially in four greens, that needed redevelopment to improve playability and sustainability.
As one of India’s top golf design architects, GDI was trusted to redevelop four greens, ensuring the course maintained its original charm while integrating modern design elements. The project focused on-
The renovation project had to be completed before the monsoon season, requiring GDI’s team to work on a strict timeline while ensuring minimal disruption to golfers.
“At Chandigarh Golf Club, our goal was to balance sustainability with an enhanced golfing experience. Every green was reconstructed with precision to improve drainage, grass quality, and playability.”
— Vijit Nandrajog, Chief Architect & Designer, GDI
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With extensive experience as an old golf course renovation design firm, GDI specializes in
Chandigarh Golf Club’s renovation is a testament to GDI’s golf course maintenance, construction, and redesign expertise. By successfully upgrading key greens while preserving the historical essence of the club, GDI reaffirms its position as a leader in golf course design and renovation in India.
The club’s greens had deteriorated due to continuous usage and outdated infrastructure. Upgrading them was crucial for better playability, improved drainage, and turf sustainability.
Tight timelines, drainage improvements, and maintaining design integrity were key challenges. The project had to be completed before the monsoon while ensuring minimal disruption to members.
GDI redesigned four greens, implementing contoured surfaces, modern grass varieties, and advanced drainage systems for better resilience and playability.
The improved greens enhance the club’s reputation, offering a better playing experience, attracting more members, and increasing the club’s potential for hosting tournaments.
As a top golf design architect in India, GDI focuses on sustainability, course modernization, and strategic playability, ensuring that historic courses retain their essence while improving quality.