Golf Excellence Programme

The Golf Excellence Programme nurtures young, talented golfers and prepares them for national and international competitions. It continues to provide structured training in on-course play, course management, biomechanics, fitness, nutrition, and equipment, as well as access to practice facilities and tournament support.

The Programme is inclusive and encourages participation from all sections of society. The youth enrolled in the programme undergo a robust screening process. Talent is selected from the national junior merit lists and among the underprivileged. The Programme envisions preparing players who can represent India and win medals in international tournaments, National Open Tournaments, Asian Games, Olympic Games, etc.

In FY 2025–26, 13 young golfers, including those from low-income backgrounds, received support to access quality training and participation in tournaments. During the year, golfers trained through this programme participated and received recognition at numerous national and international tournaments, including the WGAI–Hero Order of Merit, Singapore Junior Championship, US Kids Thailand Championship, Singapore Ladies Masters, Optimax Jaga International Series, Trinity Golf Premier League, Asian Development Tour, Nepal Amateur Championship, Taiwan Junior Open, Tamil Nadu Junior Championship, among others.

11 juniors in the Golf Excellence Program currently

820+ training sessions conducted including on-course play & course management, fitness & nutrition, biomechanics, and tournament preparation & participation.

88+ awards at the national and international level.

Expert Coaching by a team of experienced golf instructors, nutritionists and fitness professionals at the Golf Academy.

Contribution to United Nations Sustainable Development

SDG 4 – Quality Education

SDG 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being

Achievements in FY 2025 -26

  • 1st IGU Pune Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Poona Golf Club, Pune
  • 2nd IGU Chandigarh Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Chandigarh Golf Club, Chandigarh
  • 3rd HWPGT, Leg-3, Oxford Golf Club, Pune
  • 4th IGU Maharashtra Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Oxford Golf Club, Pune
  • 4th IGU West Bengal Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Royal Calcutta Golf Club, Kolkata
  • 4th IGU Eastern India Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Tollygunge Golf Club, Kolkata
  • 5th IGU All India Ladies & Girls Amateur - Order of Merit
  • 5th HWPGT, Leg – 11, Prestige Golfshire, Bangalore
  • 5th HWPGT, Leg – 14, Rambagh Golf Club, Jaipur
  • 6th IGU Western India Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club, Ahmedabad
  • 7th IGU Gujarat Ladies & Jr Girls Championship, Kensville Golf and Country Club, Ahmedabad

Riya Jadon

  • 1st HWPGT, Leg-13, DLF Golf & Country Club, Gurugram
  • 4th HWPGT, Leg - 1, Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai
  • 6th HWPGT, Leg - 15, Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course, Noida
  • 9th HWPGT, Leg - 2, Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club, Ahmedabad
  • 9th HWPGT, Leg-7, JW Golf Club, Mysore
  • 9th HWPGT, Leg-9, Clover Greens Golf Course and Resort, Bangalore
  • 9th HWPGT, Leg-5, DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram
  • 10th HWPGT, Leg - 4, Poona Golf Club, Pune

Lavanya Jadon

  • 4th HWPGT, Leg 2, Kensville Golf and Country Club, Ahmedabad
  • 4th HWPGT, Leg 15, Jaypee Wishtown Golf Course, Noida
  • 5th HWPGT, Leg 4, Poona Golf Club, Pune
  • 6th HWPGT, Leg 1, Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai
  • 9th HWPGT, Leg 14, Rambagh Golf Club, Jaipur

Jahanvi Bakshi

  • 3rd Hero Women’s Indian Open 2025, DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram
  • 7th IGPL Invitational 2025, Poona Golf Club, Pune
  • 9th IGPL UAE Invitational 2025, The Els Club, Dubai
  • 12th LET Dutch Ladies Open 2025, Goyer Golf & Country Club, Netherlands
  • 21st LET Wistron Open, Sunrise Golf & Country Club, Taipei
  • 24th LET VP Swiss Bank Ladies Open, Migros Golfpark, Holzhausern, Switzerland
  • 34th Jabra Ladies Open 2025, Evian Resort Golf Club, France
  • 37th Terre Blanche Ladies Open 2025, Terre Blanche Golf Resort, France

Hitaashee Bakshi

  • 3rd IGPL Invitational 2025, Chandigarh Golf Course, Chandigarh
  • 4th PGTI Players Championship 2025, Clover Greens Golf Course and Resort, Bangalore
  • 6th IGPL Invitational 2025 Delhi NCR hosted by Gaurav Ghei, Jaypee Greens Golf Course, Noida
  • T8 IGPL Invitational 2025 Kolkata - hosted by SSP Chawrasia, Tollygunge Golf Club, Kolkata
  • T10 IGPL Invitational 2026, Chandigarh Golf Course, Chandigarh

Kartik Sharma

  • 8th IGPL Invitational 2025, Chandigarh Golf Course, Chandigarh
  • 9th IGPL Invitational 2025, Poona Golf Club, Pune
  • T10 IGPL Invitational 2025, Bombay Presidency Golf Club, Mumbai

Sunhit Bishnoi

  • T6 IGPL Invitational 2025, Rambagh Golf Club, Jaipur
  • T8 IGPL Invitational 2025, Beldih Golf Course, Jameshedpur

Shat Mishra

Beneficiary Speaks

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“I have not only received the best coaching as part of the programme, but also got the opportunity to play, practice, and compete every week with some of the best junior golfers. I have come first in 37 tournaments out of the 41 I have played, including four international tournaments.”

Kartik Singh

“The Golf Excellence Programme gave me a solid foundation to grow as an athlete in every aspect of performance—physical, mental, technical, and social. The coaches I trained with have helped me immensely.”

Kartik Sharma

Being part of the DLF Golf Excellence Programme has been an incredible experience. It has provided me with the support, resources, and opportunities to help me take the next leap in my golfing journey from being an amateur to a pro, and I'm grateful for the experience.”

Sunhit Bishnoi

“The Golf Excellence Programme developed my passion for golf. Passionate and knowledgeable faculty helped me to improve my game, and theoretical concepts along with practical learning opportunities taught by experts have helped me perform well.”

Shat Mishra

“Over the years that I've been in the programme, I've acquired a lot of new abilities. The programme has truly enabled me to achieve my highest potential, and I hope to continue the progress.”

Hitaashee Bakshi

“The Golf Excellence Programme is by far the best programme any player could dream of. The players work together to improve their performances in various ways. The coaches not only help us in pointing out the performance gaps but also train us to think ourselves. With the best-in-class facilities, the best coaches and all the support, the only limit is our own drive and our vision.”

Jahanvi Bakshi