The Hyderabad Golf Association (HGA) has clarified that the land in Naya Qila was licensed to the association in 2001, with approval granted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for developing the golf course.
The HGA committed to respecting ASI findings and refrained from any construction work until the Bagh area—containing historical remnants—was properly demarcated.
According to the association, the ASI conducted a scientific clearance of the site several years ago, identifying and protecting the specific area where Bagh remnants exist. No development work is undertaken in this protected zone. “The golf course was allowed to be developed in the balance area. It is in this demarcated area that the golf course work is being undertaken now with the permission and supervision of the ASI,” said HGA president BVK Raju.
He emphasized that the HGA has maintained coexistence with the heritage site, transforming the location into a green oasis within the urban environment. “The golf course has been in use for over a decade and has received the National Tourism Award three times as the ‘Best Tourism-Friendly Golf Course’, along with the industry award for ‘Best Heritage Golf Course’. The tagline proudly proclaims, ‘In harmony with heritage’,” he added.
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