8 months ago
Leander Paes Launches Golf Growth Initiative
Leander Paes, a famous tennis player, has started a new program called the 'Golf Growth Initiative' to help young people in India become great at golf.
He is working with other golf organizations to create special training places and teach kids in schools and playgrounds.
Paes wants to find new talent and help them become Olympic champions.
He has already started an academy in Bhubaneswar with lots of kids and plans to open more academies for different sports.
The program will also have mobile golf lessons to reach more people.
Leander Paes launches the 'Golf Growth Initiative' to nurture Olympic champions in golf and other sports.
The initiative is a partnership between IGPL, IGU, PGAI, and TGF to build a pipeline of emerging golf talent.
Paes aims to establish 10 academies for different sports in the next 10 years, starting with facilities in Orissa, Gurgaon, and Andhra Pradesh.
The program includes mentorship from golf legends like Jeev Milkha Singh and a mobile 'Golf on Wheels' initiative to reach masses.
Paes' Flying Man Academy in Bhubaneswar already has 1 lakh kids, including tribal and international participants.
- Who
- Leander Paes, Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI), The Gold Foundation (TGF)
- What
- Launch of the 'Golf Growth Initiative' to nurture Olympic champions in golf and other sports
- Where
- Delhi Golf Club, New Delhi
- When
- January 22
- Why
- To build a pipeline of emerging golf talent and take the game to the masses, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and villages
Key facts
- Initiative Name
- Golf Growth Initiative
- Partners
- Indian Golf Union (IGU), Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI), The Gold Foundation (TGF)
- Mentors
- Jeev Milkha Singh, Jyoti Randhawa, Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chawrasia, Gaurav Ghei
- Academies Planned
- 10 academies for different sports in the next 10 years
- Current Academy
- Flying Man Academy in Bhubaneswar with 1 lakh kids
- New Training Facilities
- Orissa, Gurgaon, Andhra Pradesh
- Mobile Program
- Golf on Wheels
Quotes
Uttam Singh Mundy
CEO of IGPL
“Indian golf is getting bigger and better, and the time has come to build a generation that can dominate the world stage. To do this, we are taking the game directly to schools and playgrounds, ensuring that no talent is left behind. This requires a huge collective effort, which is why we are joining hands with Amit Luthra’s foundation and the IGU. We are creating avenues where youngsters don’t just train, they learn and play alongside experienced legends to become winners.”
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Jeev Milkha Singh
Indian golf legend and IGPL Icon Player
“I have always believed that for Indian golf to grow, we need to give back to the next generation. This initiative is close to my heart because it provides young players with the kind of structured guidance and mentorship that can shave years off their learning curve. By bringing experienced pros and raw talent together on the same platform, we are instilling the belief that they can beat the best in the world.”
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Leander Paes
Tennis Icon
“I have always believed that Indian athletes have the potential to rule the world stage. Partnering with IGPL is about bringing that Olympic mindset to golf. We are building a system where talent is identified early and nurtured with the best infrastructure. This initiative is about giving our youth the belief and the tools to win at the highest level.”
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