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Bombay Presidency Golf Club

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Bombay Presidency Golf club
Bombay Presidency Golf club

The Bombay Presidency Golf Club, situated in the suburb of Chembur is one of the oldest and most famous golf clubs in Mumbai. The BPGC, as it is known, was established in 1927 and in 2009 underwent extensive redesign & modifications to the course.

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Bombay Presidency Golf Club
Mumbai Chembur East (Zone 5)

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