In our mission to give you everything golf, every member of GP Towers has been scouring the world-wide inter-web for news and views about this ridiculous sport of ours. To a man, everyone has come across opinions from players and fans alike bemoaning the unfair fight between the world’s top golfers and Oakmont. The general consensus being that the odds were stacked too much in favour of the course. Some say making Oakmont so tough took all the fun out of golf. Others say that it is commendable that USGA have protected par. I say, “cheer up, you could have been playing at Kabul Golf Club.” Afghanistan’s best and only course was opened in 1967 but had to close in 1978. Kabul Golf club stayed closed for 26 years before it reopened its doors three years ago. As you can imagine, after such a long hiatus the course has fallen into disrepair. Fortunately Muhammad Afzal Abdul, the club’s last pro, has been on hand to supervise reconstruction. In the late 1960s and early 1970s when Afghanistan was a peaceful kingdom of world-renowned beauty, Kabul GC was the playground of the Afghan royal family. These days from tee to green there is not a patch of grass. Afzal reminisces: “Back then, the fairways were grassed and held trees.” Now with his guidance the club are trying to recreate its former glories as part of Afghanistan’s wider rehabilitation after years of wars and conflicts being fought on its lands. Here’s hoping that golf can continue its role as goodwill ambassador and catalyst for peace. I’m sure it can’t hurt. For more on war and golf click here… For more on Kabul Golf Club click here…
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