Delhi: 856 people register for Lifetime Membership of DDA's Dwarka Golf Course
New Delhi, Aug 4
After Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu's direction to open Lifetime Membership for DDA Dwarka Golf Course, as many as 856 applicants have completed their registration within 11 days of the start of the process, a DDA official said on Tuesday.
Of the 856 applications received so far, 636 applications have been received under the Non-Government Category against 600 memberships available, making the category oversubscribed, the DDA said in a statement.
The Government Category has also received an encouraging response, with 220 applications received against 250 memberships, and is close to full subscription, it said.
The Lifetime Membership fee is Rs 3.50 lakh for the Government Category and Rs 7.50 lakh for the Non-Government Category. Besides, three-Year Membership is available at Rs 1.20 lakh for the Government Category and Rs 2.50 lakh for the Non-Government Category, while the five-Year Membership fee is Rs 1.80 lakh and Rs 4.50 lakh, respectively.
As the registration window will remain open for two months from July 21, both categories are likely to be oversubscribed by the close of the registration period, the DDA said.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is offering a total of 850 Lifetime Memberships, comprising 600 memberships under the Non-Government Category and 250 memberships under the Government Category.
In addition, applicants may also opt for three-Year and five-Year tenure memberships, providing greater flexibility to golfers with different requirements, said the statement.
Interested applicants can continue to apply online by paying a non-refundable registration fee of Rs 2,500. Following scrutiny of applications, successful applicants will be required to deposit the applicable membership fee online within 30 days of issuance of the offer of membership, it said.
In categories where the number of eligible applications exceeds the memberships available, allotment will be carried out through a fully computerised draw of lots after the registration period closes, ensuring a transparent, fair and impartial selection process.
The DDA advised applicants to submit only one application, as multiple applications by the same applicant shall be liable for rejection.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see DDA opening up memberships transparently with a computerised draw. At least this time there's no "quota" or "recommendation" drama. Fair process is a welcome change!
856 applications in 11 days shows the demand. But honestly, at these prices, it's only for the elite. Middle-class golfer like me will stick to the public parks. 😅
Oversubscribed in non-government category already, yet they kept registration open for two months. What's the point of the draw if you know 600 seats will be filled from 636+ applicants? Just close it early and save everyone's time! 🤷♂️
Finally a constructive move by DDA after the LG's intervention. Dwarka Golf Course is a beautiful facility and the membership options for 3, 5, and lifetime are practical. Hope the draw is truly transparent as promised. 🙏
As someone who plays golf in the US, I find the pricing reasonable compared to clubs here. But the ₹2,500 non-refundable registration fee for a lottery is a bit steep. Just my two cents!
Wait, the government category has 220 applications for 250
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