The history of Ahmedabad Gymkhana goes back 118 years, to 1885 when the club was established and it is the oldest golf club of Ahmedabad, from the time of the Britishers. The wooden roofed central hall considered as the main building was built in the year 1859, and in 1881 was made a station library by the Britishers. The birth of the club came in 1884 on borrowed lands, and finally in 1885 the Britishers turned it into a full fledged club. Well before the 1900’s the club was interestingly a transition from the Chapel to a Library to a Club.

Even today the entrance gate welcomes the members with a very old canon with the Queen’s insignia year marked 1796. Situated in a very lush green surrounding all around the club, you feel very relaxed as if you are in a world much away from the busy city life. Selected people of Shahibaug area are aware of a historical edifice resides within their walking distance.

Ahmedabad Gymkhana like other “Colonial Cousins” has withstood the test of time in all itsgrandeur and decorum. The wooden roof shaded corridor best narrates the events of yesteryears. The Club was leased for 90 years in the year 1932 renewable after a block of every 30 years. Till the year 1946 no Indian was allowed to become a member of the gymkhana. After the Britishers quit India, and the National Movement was in force it was the then President and the Manager of Ahmedabad Electricity Company Mr.K.L.Paulin opened the gates for civilians. This was the first ever club of Ahmedabad to be commissioned as a private club in the year 1960. To name a few distinguished industrialists to become the first civilian members of the club were Shri. Chinubhai Chimanbhai, Shri. ArvindLalbhai, Shri. Narottam Chinubhai, Shri. Soli Cambatta, Shri. Harsh Mangaldas. The club boosts for having a very elite and cream gentry of Ahmedabad. During the days of the Britishers the club had regular gala dances on wooden floorings, with European cuisine of smoked fish, steak & truffle to name a few. The cooks of the Gymkhana in those days had served aboard the Queen Ellizabeth’s luxury passenger liners. The club even today serves as a meeting place for military and civilian personals.

The present membership strength of the club in comparison to other clubs of Ahmedabad is much on the lower side, as the members are interviewed by a scrutiny committee, proposed and seconded by the members having a five year standing in the club them selves. The club believes in having a elite and sophisticated gentry both amongst civilian & military personals. The category of members are as under:

The club is proud & privileged of having distinguished members like Mr.Geet Sethi World Billiards Champion who began his career by playing Billiards on the green blaze of the club, together with Mr.Priyesh Shah snooker enthusiast who represented Gujarat at the national level.

Ahmedabad Gymkhana is considered to be a place even Teenagers are familiar Thanks to the fond memories of their Grand Parents.