Royal Calcutta Golf Club
golf club, Kolkata, India
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The Royal Calcutta Golf Club, founded in 1829, is the oldest golf club outside of Great Britain. It is located in Kolkata, India, which was formerly known as Calcutta and served as the capital of British India. The club played a significant role in the development of golf in India, initiating an amateur championship for the country and paving the way for other clubs in East Asia.12
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