In a landmark initiative aimed at making golf more inclusive and accessible, BMW India Foundation has partnered with The Golf Foundation to launch ‘Golf for Everyone’, a nationwide programme designed to identify and nurture golfing talent among underprivileged children across India.
The initiative seeks to break long-standing barriers associated with the sport by taking golf directly to communities that have traditionally lacked access to infrastructure, coaching, and resources. Through structured training and grassroots engagement, ‘Golf for Everyone’ aims to create equal opportunities for young talent, irrespective of socio-economic background.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said, “Golf has long been perceived as a sport accessible only to a privileged few due to limitations of infrastructure and resources. With ‘Golf for Everyone’, we want to change this perception by opening doors for talented young athletes from all sections of society. By bringing the sport closer to underprivileged children, we aim to build a community-driven sporting ecosystem that values diversity and equal opportunity. At BMW India Foundation, our vision is to support initiatives that transcend socio-economic boundaries and create meaningful, long-term impact. We firmly believe that programmes like ‘Golf for Everyone’ have the power to drive real transformation.”
Through this collaboration, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation reaffirm their commitment to social inclusion, youth development, and the promotion of sports as a powerful tool for positive change.
As part of this endeavor, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation are conducting India’s largest annual golf talent hunt for 2025-26. Through this extensive grassroots golf discovery program, the search for talent will begin with in-school talent identification camps across government and low-income schools. To participate in the talent hunt, children can also WhatsApp “I am Talent” on +91 93106 92833.
Using portable hitting mats, nets, and putting kits, children undergo simple athletic evaluations such as throws, sprints, jumps, and coordination drills. This initial screening helps identify young athletes who show potential in physical agility and coordination.
Children shortlisted from these camps will progress to regional on-range golf camps, hosted at golf facilities across multiple Indian states. Here, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of golf and assessed for basic skills, creating a bridge between raw talent and formal training. Over 1,800 – 2,000 children are expected to be screened through these multi-stage processes, culminating in a National Talent Hunt that will select approximately 30 promising young golfers to receive advanced support.
The selected children will benefit from a comprehensive support framework that includes regular professional coaching, access to high-quality equipment, tournament exposure, mentorship, and financial assistance. This holistic development program aims to empower these young athletes to pursue golf professionally while also supporting their overall personal growth.
The ‘Golf for Everyone’ initiative not only aims to identify future champions but also strives to instill values of discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship among the youth. By democratizing access to golf, the program hopes to inspire a new generation of achievers who will carry forward the legacy of Indian sports on national and global platforms.
