Gurugram: BMW India Foundation has partnered with The Golf Foundation to roll out ‘Golf for Everyone’, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and supporting golfing talent among children from underprivileged backgrounds.
The programme seeks to widen access to a sport that has traditionally remained out of reach for many due to cost and infrastructure constraints. Through a structured talent hunt planned for 2025–26, the initiative will focus on spotting potential at the grassroots level and providing long-term support to promising young players.
Commenting on the initiative, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “Golf has traditionally been perceived as a sport limited to the privileged few due to accessibility and resource constraints. The ‘Golf for Everyone’ program seeks to change this narrative by creating opportunities for talented young athletes regardless of their socio-economic background. By bringing golf to the doorsteps of underprivileged children, we hope to foster a truly community-driven sporting culture that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. BMW India Foundation’s vision is to nurture projects that transcend socio-economic boundaries and becomes truly inclusive. We strongly believe projects like ‘Golf for Everyone’ hold that tremendous transformational power.”
As part of the initiative, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation will conduct what they describe as India’s largest annual golf talent hunt. The process will begin with talent identification camps held in government and low-income schools across the country. Children can also register by sending a WhatsApp message saying “I am Talent” to +91 93106 92833.
The initial screening will involve basic athletic assessments using portable golf equipment such as hitting mats, nets and putting kits. Children will be evaluated on parameters including throwing ability, sprinting, jumping and coordination to identify physical aptitude relevant to the sport.
Shortlisted participants will then move to regional on-range golf camps at facilities across multiple states. These camps will introduce children to the fundamentals of golf while assessing basic playing skills. Around 1,800 to 2,000 children are expected to be screened through the multi-stage process, leading up to a National Talent Hunt that will select about 30 children for advanced support.
Those selected will receive structured assistance that includes professional coaching, access to quality equipment, exposure to tournaments, mentorship and financial support. The programme is designed to help young players pursue golf professionally while also supporting their overall development.
Beyond talent identification, ‘Golf for Everyone’ aims to build values such as discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship, with the broader goal of expanding the base of Indian golf and creating opportunities for children who would otherwise not have access to the sport.
BI Bureau
