Shillong Golf Course

Shillong Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course located at Golf Links in Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Established in 1898 as a nine-hole course and later expanded to 18 holes, it is among the oldest golf courses in India and one of the largest natural golf courses in Asia. Set at about 5,200 feet elevation, the undulating course features pine groves, rhododendron trees and natural streams, and is often referred to as the Gleneagles of the East.

Visitors can expect a large, undulating 18-hole golf course set in a valley surrounded by pine and rhododendron trees at Golf Links, Shillong. The landscape features natural streams, bunkers and open meadows with views of surrounding hills. Non-players can walk along peripheral areas, enjoy sightseeing and photography, observe golfers, and relax in the cool climate. The clubhouse area and well-maintained greens provide a calm, scenic environment typical of a hill-station recreational ground.

Established in 1898 by British civil servants as a 9-hole course, Shillong Golf Course is among the oldest golf courses in India. It was initially set at a higher altitude and later relocated to its present valley location at Golf Links. In 1924, Captain Jackson and C. K. Rhodes redesigned and expanded it to an 18-hole course. Its long association with the British colonial period and subsequent management has made it a historic sporting landmark in Northeast India.

The course is a prominent recreational and social landmark of Shillong, reflecting the hill station's colonial heritage and continuing golfing tradition. Known as the Gleneagles of the East, it hosts local and national golf tournaments and is a popular leisure and gathering place for residents and visitors, contributing to Shillong's identity as a cultural and tourism hub of Meghalaya.