Cockerel (Alternate Tees) Course

Cockerel Golf Club

Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
Private
18 holesPar 71

About this course

Cockerel Golf Club is located in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand state in eastern India. The club operates a nine-hole layout that can be played from alternate tees to create an 18-hole routing, a common arrangement for courses with limited land or membership size. The course sits within the broader landscape of Ranchi, a region known for its plateaued terrain and mixed vegetation typical of central India's transition zone. The alternate-tee system allows golfers to play each hole twice from different positions, effectively doubling the course for a full round. This approach is practical for clubs managing space constraints while still offering variety in shot selection and course difficulty. The routing likely takes advantage of Ranchi's natural topography, which features moderate elevation changes and scattered trees characteristic of the region's semi-urban and semi-rural setting. Cockerel Golf Club serves the local golfing community in Ranchi and reflects the modest but established golf infrastructure found in India's tier-two cities. The club culture and membership base are rooted in regional business and professional circles. Like many Indian clubs of its type, it likely emphasizes accessibility and social play alongside competitive golf, with dining and clubhouse facilities typical of regional Indian golf venues. The course provides a straightforward test of golf fundamentals suited to the local player base and visiting golfers passing through Ranchi.

Quick facts

Location
Ranchi, Jharkhand, IN
Access
Private
Holes
18
Par
71

Getting there

The journey to Cockerel Golf Club begins at Ranchi Airport (IXR), a regional hub serving India's mineral-rich Jharkhand state, situated roughly 15 kilometers southwest of the city center. From the airport, a 20-to-30-minute drive carries you through Ranchi's bustling commercial quarters and into the quieter residential neighborhoods that frame the club's elevated position on the city's outskirts. The final approach winds through tree-lined avenues and past local landmarks, the urban texture gradually softening as you ascend toward the club's verdant grounds - a serene sanctuary that feels worlds removed from the energy of the city below, yet remains intimately woven into Ranchi's fabric as one of India's most respected golfing destinations.

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Cockerel (Alternate Tees) at Cockerel Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Cockerel (Alternate Tees) is 71.

Cockerel (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.

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