Introduced in 2017, the Golf Excellence Programme is one of the key initiatives of the DLF Foundation in partnership with K&A Golf Private Limited in the area of Sports Promotion. With a dedicated focus on expert training, nutritional support, and fitness guidance, the programme has empowered numerous young golfers to participate in tournaments and win laurels, preparing them for a professional golfing career. Over the years, the Programme has been instrumental in consistently achieving commendable results.
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.
The programme supported 11 young golfers in FY 2024-25. These trained golfers have won various national and international tournaments, including the WGAI-Hero Order of Merit, Singapore Junior Championship, US Kids Thailand Championship, Singapore Ladies Masters, Optimas Jaga International Series, Trinity Golf Premier League, Asian Development Tour, Nepal Amateur Championship, Taiwan Junior Open, Tamil Nadu Junior Championship and many others.
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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