Royal Palm Golf and Country Club
| Company type | Golf Course and Social Club Complex |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canal Bank Road, Lahore, Pakistan |
The Royal Palm Golf and Country Club (RPGCC) is a golf course and social club complex in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is located on the Canal Bank Road in Lahore.[1] It was previously owned by the Pakistan Railways and called the Pakistan Railways Golf Club. In 2001, the club was sold by Pakistan Railways to the current management and renamed as the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club. It is a national and international sports venue.[2] As of 2013, membership cost the equivalent of $8,000.[3]
In 2004, a large group of Bollywood personalities from India, including actors Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty and Sajid Khan, were hosted at an event at the club during their visit to Lahore.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Royal palm golf and country club Lahore; Make it Affordable For You | Groupin.pk". www.groupin.pk. Archived from the original on 2012-04-27.
- ^ In Pakistan Golf Federation
- ^ Declan Walsh (May 18, 2013). "Pakistan, Rusting in Its Tracks". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
The club, which costs $8,000 to join, has become a showcase for new money: families that made their fortunes from property and industry, contacts and corruption.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar and Shilpa Shetty dazzle Lahore press". Daily Times. 27 March 2004. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
External links
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- RPGCC's official website
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