Following months of speculation, it is official now – J&K government has formally decided Srinagar’s prized Royal Springs Golf Course to be outsourced on PPP mode.
The management of the Golf Course has been informed of the decision of outsourcing of Golf Course on a PPP mode. “In this context, it is informed that some properties of JKTDC and Directorate of Tourism Jammu and Kashmir are proposed to outsource on a PPP mode. Royal Spring Golf Course (RSGC) has also been included in the list of Outsourcing”,
The Royal Springs Golf Course is a picturesque golf course located in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The course was designed by the renowned American golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. and was opened for play in 2001.
Spread over an area of 300 acres, the Royal Springs Golf Course is known as one of the largest and most beautiful golf courses in Asia. The course is set against the backdrop of the Zabarwan mountain range and is surrounded by the Dal Lake, making it a truly scenic and serene location for golfers to enjoy.
The course features 18 holes, each of which is designed to be challenging yet enjoyable for golfers of all skill levels. The fairways are lined with trees and water bodies, and the greens are meticulously maintained to ensure a smooth and fast putting surface.
Government has also sought the “Preliminary List of Information” on the Golf Courses, including the Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC):
1. Land Use Plan 1.2 Title deed on land to understand land ownership
2.1 Ownership of the golf course-State Govt.? 2.2 Details of the golf course design-Any named designer? 2.3. Facilities available on site a) Practice range, Pro Shop and training facilities
b) Cafeteria/restaurant and club house capacity c) Ancillary sporting facilities like swimming pool, billiards, tennis, squash etc. d) Provision for accommodation inside the golf course and parking space available e) Any other commercial facilities within the golf course 2.4. Membership of any golf associations like Indian Golf Union, PGA etc.? 2.5. Size of the golf course highlighting its capacity (golf holes) etc.
Apart from the golf course, the Royal Springs Golf Course also boasts a clubhouse, a driving range, a pro shop, and other facilities such as restaurants, locker rooms, and a spa. The clubhouse is a beautiful structure designed in traditional Kashmiri architecture and offers stunning views of the golf course and the surrounding mountains.
