The Poona Club Ltd.

The Poona Club Ltd. is a members' club in Pune, Maharashtra, India, described by its own materials as one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in the country and as a timeless institution woven into the cultural and social fabric of Pune. It was registered with the Registrar of Companies on 31 August 1931, and its founder patrons were drawn from some of the most influential personalities of the era, including the Aga Khan, Sir Dorab Tata, Sir Cusrow Wadia, Sir Victor Sassoon, the Maharajas of Jodhpur and Rajpipla, the Gaikwad of Baroda, and the Nawab of Junagadh. Today it reports more than 6,000 members across various categories. The club operates across three prime locations in the heart of Pune: the Main Club spread over 13.5 acres; a Swimming Pool & Squash Complex over 2.5 acres; and an 18-hole Golf Course spanning nearly 96 acres. Together these form a comprehensive lifestyle destination blending recreation, heritage and hospitality. Its sporting and recreational facilities cover cricket, golf, tennis, badminton, basketball, swimming, squash, table tennis, billiards and snooker, yoga, karate, a gymnasium, indoor games and card rooms. A landscaped jogging track with lush greenery and a shaded canopy is among its most cherished features, alongside a children's park for families and younger members. Dining and hospitality are central to the club's offering. Facilities include the Cedar Oak Café (Brahm), the Lounge, conference halls such as Conference Hall No. 1, and well-appointed rooms for members and their guests that combine timeless charm with modern comfort. The 18-hole golf course, set across nearly 100 acres of manicured greens, is widely regarded as one of India's premier golfing destinations. As a private members' institution rather than a listed company, The Poona Club Ltd. is owned and governed by its membership and an elected leadership; its published history records a long line of past presidents from 1944 onward. Its positioning rests on prestige, heritage and community, and it continues to serve as a social, sporting and hospitality hub for Pune.

The Poona Club Ltd. describes itself as established over a century ago, making it one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs in India and a timeless institution deeply woven into the cultural and social fabric of Pune. Its formation was backed by an illustrious list of founder patrons drawn from the most respected and influential personalities of their time: the Aga Khan, Sir Dorab Tata, Sir Cusrow Wadia, Sir Victor Sassoon, the Maharajas of Jodhpur and Rajpipla, the Gaikwad of Baroda, and the Nawab of Junagadh. The club was formally registered with the Registrar of Companies on 31 August 1931, the key dated milestone in its corporate history. Over the following decades it evolved gracefully through generations while preserving the heritage and traditions that define its identity, growing into a large members' institution that today reports more than 6,000 members across various categories. Its published history records a continuous line of past presidents from 1944 onward, grouped by era (1944–1959, 1960–1980, 1980–2000, 2000–2020, and 2020–2026). Early presidents included Sir Claude Enlis K.T. (1944), Lt. Col. A. W. Adams (1946), Colonel L. O. Clarke (1946), Sir Manneckji Mehta K.T. (1947), Maj. Gen. D. R. Thaper (1948–1949), Hon'ble Major Justice D. V. Vyas (1950–1951), Mr. N. W. Kamte (1952–1953), Mr. B. B. Paymaster (1954–1956), Mr. U. M. Mirchandani (1957), Mr. Khan Bahadur S. R. Kothawala (1958–1959), and Mr. C. B. Nagarkar (1960), among others. Physically, the club developed across three prime locations in the heart of Pune: the Main Club spread over 13.5 acres; a Swimming Pool & Squash Complex over 2.5 acres; and an 18-hole Golf Course spanning nearly 96 acres. Together these spaces form a comprehensive lifestyle destination that blends recreation, heritage and hospitality. The golf course, set across nearly 100 acres of manicured greens, is widely regarded as one of India's premier golfing destinations. Over time the club broadened its sporting, dining and hospitality offering to include cricket, golf, tennis, badminton, basketball, swimming, squash, table tennis, billiards and snooker, yoga, karate, a gymnasium, indoor games and card rooms, a landscaped jogging track, a children's park, the Cedar Oak Café (Brahm), the Lounge, conference halls and guest rooms. It remains a private members' institution governed by its membership and elected leadership.

• 2020

  The club's published presidential record covers the 2020–2026 era.

• 1960

  Mr. C. B. Nagarkar serves as president, opening the 1960–1980 era of leadership.

• 1944

  Sir Claude Enlis K.T. serves as the earliest recorded past president in the club's published list.

• 1931

  The Poona Club Ltd. is registered with the Registrar of Companies on 31 August 1931.

Prestige, heritage and community: one of India's oldest and most prestigious members' clubs, blending recreation, heritage and hospitality in the heart of Pune.

• 18-hole Golf Course

  Spanning nearly 96 acres of manicured greens, widely regarded as one of India's premier golfing destinations.

• Main Club

  The principal club premises spread across 13.5 acres in the heart of Pune.

• Swimming Pool & Squash Complex

  A 2.5-acre complex dedicated to swimming and squash.

• Cedar Oak Café (Brahm)

  A café where dining becomes a voyage towards genuine, organic and healthy living rooted in well-being.

• The Lounge

  An elegant, inviting and thoughtfully designed setting for members to relax and connect.

• Conference Hall No. 1

  A distinguished setting for meetings, discussions and corporate engagements within the club.

• Guest Rooms

  Well-appointed accommodation for members and their guests combining timeless charm with modern comfort.

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