Gurugram: BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation launched a joint nationwide initiative called “Golf for Everyone” aimed at making golf more inclusive and accessible for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The programme was designed to identify and nurture golfing talent among youth who otherwise lack access to the sport.
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’ programme 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 become truly inclusive. We strongly believe projects like ‘Golf for Everyone’ hold that tremendous transformational power.”
As part of this endeavour, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation conducted India’s largest annual golf talent hunt for 2025–26. The extensive grassroots programme began with in-school talent identification camps across government and low-income schools. Using portable hitting mats, nets, and putting kits, children underwent basic athletic evaluations such as throws, sprints, jumps, and coordination drills. These initial screenings helped identify young athletes who demonstrated potential in physical agility and coordination.
Children shortlisted from these camps progressed to regional on-range golf camps, hosted at golf facilities across multiple Indian States. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of golf and assessed for basic skills, creating a bridge between raw talent and formal training. Through these multi-stage processes, over 1,800–2,000 children were expected to be screened, culminating in a National Talent Hunt that would select approximately 30 promising young golfers to receive advanced support.
The selected children benefited from a comprehensive support framework that included regular professional coaching, access to high-quality equipment, tournament exposure, mentorship, and financial assistance. This holistic development programme aimed to empower these young athletes to pursue golf professionally while also supporting their overall personal growth.
Beyond developing future champions, the “Golf for Everyone” initiative sought to instill values of discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship among the youth. By democratizing access to golf, the programme hoped to inspire a new generation of achievers who would carry forward the legacy of Indian sports on national and global platforms.