Bringing golf to young Indians from economically weaker sections — grassroots training, Olympic pathway development, and National Games preparation.
The Golf Growth Initiative (GGI) is IGU's flagship programme designed to bring the sport of golf to young Indians from economically weaker sections of society. Through a network of affiliated clubs across the country, GGI provides structured training, coaching, and competition opportunities to caddy children and EWS youth who would otherwise never have access to the sport. The programme bridges the gap between grassroots exposure and elite competition, creating a genuine pathway from first swing to international representation.
A three-stage model that takes young Indians from first contact with golf to competitive excellence.
Reaching caddy children and EWS youth at affiliated clubs nationwide. IGU's network of 200+ clubs serves as the first point of contact, identifying talented young people and introducing them to structured golf training.
Structured coaching, fitness, and rules education from grassroots to competitive level. Every participant receives age-appropriate instruction aligned with international development standards and IGU's national curriculum.
Pathway from local events through national championships to international team selection. The most talented athletes progress through IGU's competitive structure, ultimately representing India at Asian, World Amateur, and Olympic pathway events.
The Golf Growth Initiative isn't just about building golfers — it's about creating opportunities. Every child who enters the GGI programme gains access to education support, health and nutrition guidance, and a structured pathway to a career in India's growing golf ecosystem. From the caddy yard to the national team, GGI is rewriting the story of Indian golf.
