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INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN BUSINESS
JANURAY 2011
VOL 2, NO 9
The course originally consisted of four holes only, but more variety was packed into these
four than, perhaps, could be found anywhere else. Apart from the terrain, the bushes, elephant
grass and somewhat too natural configuration for the ‗fairways‘, at least one snake could be
encountered on to hiss at the wrong moment and ruin a shot. By 1914, the course had been
further cleared of jungle and extended to nine holes, but the War years saw a stoppage of
activities at the Club and it was not till 1928 that it awoke to full life and began to attain the
dignity and status of possessing a standard full length 18 hole course, measuring 5,930 yards,
with a total par of 70. The creation of Pakistan in 1947 brought in its wake numerous
problems for the club also. The non-Muslim members having left, the membership dropped
considerably. The position of finances was therefore bad; maintenance of the course was
consequently not up to the desired standard; and the over-all picture was rather gloomy.
At this critical juncture, a band of zealous golfers stepped in and took the affairs of the Club in
hand. Gradually, they organized the finances and started paying attention to the proper
maintenance of the course. Due to their untiring efforts, things began looking up. The Club
Pavilion was renovated and improvement of the course re-started. The barren patches and the
areas on the course affected by saltpeter were gradually eliminated through concerted efforts
over a number of years. During this period not only was the course redesigned but its sand
‗browns‘ were, also converted into ‗greens‘ for which a pipe-line was laid all over the course.
In addition, a large number of saplings were planted on both sides of the fairways and at
strategic points. Its length too was increased to over 6,000 yards and the total par to 71. 1955
was a memorable year in the history of the Club. A new club -house was constructed at a new
site on the mound located somewhat in the centre of the course. A number of additions and
alterations were carried out to the Clubhouse in order to provide requisite facilities to the
golfers. The Club also boasted of a standard-size swimming pool for its members and their
families. In 1987 on the directions of the late President of Pakistan, General Muhammad Ziaul
Haq major reconstruction of the club house and the course was undertaken by the Railways
department. It hosts some of the major tournaments in the country until 2000 when it was
decided to construct an art of a golf course on the existing flat and wide fairways.
The Royal Palm Golf & Country Club (Royal Palm) is located on the site of the former
Pakistan Railways Golf Club which was founded in 1927. Today completely remodeled and
landscaped, the Royal Palm bears little resemblance to its past. Widely regarded as one of the
subcontinent‘s best golf courses, the Club itself has set a new benchmark for others in the
region to attempt to emulate both in concept and execution. The Pakistan Railways leased this
property in September 2001 to the consortium now named Mainland Husnain Pakistan
Limited (MHPL). Spread over 140 acres of land and just a few minutes away from Shahrah-e-
Quaid-e-Azam, this expanse of rolling greens and stately old trees offers a serene backdrop for
the pursuit of playing, pleasure, business and social interaction. Every aspect of this
prestigious club has been designed by experts in the field, making it the most exciting country
club in Pakistan.
2. Significance of Study
Now a day‘s competition in every industry is increasing day by day. This competition is not
only good service providing by the organizations but also elite class presentation and member
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