With the arrival of summer, golf clubs in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, turn active with players eager to tee off after the winter lull. Golf was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir by the British most likely in the late 19th century. While the crisp mountain air, the bracing climate and the beautiful greens enabled them to play for long hours, the natural hazards and the altitude challenged the players’ skill. Today visitors have a slew of old and new links to choose , set amidst some of the most jaw-dropping views of alpine trees and lakes against a background of snow-capped mountains.