THE PRESIDENCY CLUB

The Presidency Club was established in 1929 to cater to the need of young professionals and working people who were moving up the social ladder. The Club started functioning in rented premises on Spur Tank Road. In 1932, it was relocated to a more spacious place on Montieth Road. The Club moved into its present home in 1937, by buying FairLawns from the Zamindar of Kumaramangalam, Dr P. Subburayan. From 25 members at the time of its inception, the Club has grown to 1,830 members today.

The activities of the Club include tournaments, organised picnics and facilities for activities like tennis, reading, cards, billiards and dining. Eminent members of the Club who went on to hold high positions in the Madras Presidency were Dr Rathnaswamy who became Vice Chancellor of Annamalai University and Dr P.V. Cherian who was appointed the Governor of Maharashtra.

Plans were made to modernise the Club and construction work started in 1983. The Club celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1989 in its renovated premises. Two floors of air conditioned, well furnished guest rooms, a 24-hour pantry service, a new swimming pool (with the pool area designed for evening parties) and astroturfed, flood lit tennis courts are among the recent additions to the Club's infrastructure.

Facilities Available: Health Club, Gymnasium, Sauna, Massage, six Party Venues,
Billiards and Guest House.

Club Timings: Sunday to Friday 11.30 am to 10.30 pm / Saturday 11.30 am to 11.00 pm

Address:The Presidency Club, # 6, Commander in Chief Road, Egmore,
Chennai - 600 008
Phone:822 6885 / 822 6886

MADRAS RACE CLUB

"20,000 on Red Devil!"

Who would believe that the Race Course in Chennai is over 200 years old?

Its true. At this prestigious course, fortunes have been won and lost, right since its institution in 1777, and it has seen a lot of history in the making. The oldest club in India - Madras Race Club.

Some of the illustrious visitors over the last two centuries include His Excellency, The President of India in 1976, King Don Alfonso of Spain, The Earl and Countess of Derby, His Royal Highness and The Prince of Wales (the Late Duke of Windsor). The most celebrated King of the Horse-racing turf in India - Dr. M. A. M. Ramaswamy is the Chairman of the Race Club.

The Madras Races are an integral part of Chennai's cultural history. And at this course, the finest thoroughbreds from the best centres, have raced for the most coveted prizes in the sport, including The Classic Indian Turf Invitation Cup. Today, live telecast of races from all over the country can be viewed at the Madras Race Club, through a new venture introduced this January.

Address:Madras Race Club, Guindy, Chennai.
Phone:235 1171 / 72 / 73.

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